tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84764207602431397892018-02-21T06:21:29.823-08:00What's up with Susan and Company"MY SPOT II'.Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.comBlogger413125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-57274161004320078342017-07-09T15:13:00.001-07:002017-07-09T15:13:49.655-07:00Our Trip To Montezuma Castle<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lcuoj2d4luU/WWKp1dbNWjI/AAAAAAAAUZc/tpCA1mEanlkx7ILjCaW6p_PIxXUL8rlTACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3054%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_3054" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3054" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Or9NfmtIL2M/WWKp2IXcsHI/AAAAAAAAUZg/2DhLEGqwoUw8UZ1A_26op1O-tlE2muLGgCHMYCw/IMG_3054_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a>&nbsp;</p><p> It’s just Katie, my youngest granddaughter, and&nbsp; me on this road trip.&nbsp; It was really hot, although not as hot as down in the Phoenix area where she lives.</p><p>It was a bit of a distance to the ruins.&nbsp; You can no longer go into the ruins, only an occasional archeologist can go into the ruins for study.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jes5_njgweg/WWKp2qv-QtI/AAAAAAAAUZk/ClBhDmQ4iggsftCECBk1S-6cnnITvNT_QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3051%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3051" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3051" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uqsCle2y5qA/WWKp3GhEIsI/AAAAAAAAUZo/I-l3XTxcfJgDtU8zuq3OzAzyoz4WhBArwCHMYCw/IMG_3051_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>I have included most of the signage, explaining much of the history.&nbsp; If you are interested, you should be able to click on the image to enlarge for reading.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-683xF1qR76s/WWKp33GafgI/AAAAAAAAUZs/tdm659-Fy4YSZiT-lWkckkfdJOs2lfimwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3058%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3058" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3058" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2q6hH3CfhdQ/WWKp4tOrWEI/AAAAAAAAUZw/RmlcnRoamdEvBKCevHBQE7H1B2ktb8R1QCHMYCw/IMG_3058_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tM28xT9hWVQ/WWKp5DeJp5I/AAAAAAAAUZ0/IhrjzLJWmjA-Jl5TB42tS1yWNTE08_4rACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3059%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3059" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3059" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AGvGoPOMeLo/WWKp5lVoQfI/AAAAAAAAUZ4/COFy2juL1H8QIXFVjk7K9iOA1jDIrOzNgCHMYCw/IMG_3059_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Zooming in.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XLpZLmsbnz4/WWKp6QjyZgI/AAAAAAAAUZ8/oCls8t_3vsIfSaFLA6px_8gt9JyAedOAQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3060%255B5%255D"><img width="134" height="101" title="IMG_3060" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3060" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PswslUFoDzc/WWKp63Y1mRI/AAAAAAAAUaA/4LPxgJ0oZYQCPEvxjt6uELnc71rKdg3_ACHMYCw/IMG_3060_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0">&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GlfbmIHyVNM/WWKp7kO0HMI/AAAAAAAAUaE/gbczjk4XQakT5p3mF3MUc3Ga-aAwWeFxACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3062%255B5%255D"><img width="138" height="104" title="IMG_3062" style="display: inline; 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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vvWaS8vUxss/WWKp-1j57fI/AAAAAAAAUac/vk6vU2L_WMQG5dFGHWUjTcCAvn7QQ-bKwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3065%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3065" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3065" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GkOmX3F4I8c/WWKp_myAhkI/AAAAAAAAUag/i1BUkKc99_MG3y9RqORhPXyH3hBlj7tkACHMYCw/IMG_3065_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>These holes are additional homes to the left side of the castle.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dd9MrPOou9k/WWKqAKjBM4I/AAAAAAAAUak/KDz9_Cf7JekxRmU6WNlbL1jHHudpa-ZYgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3067%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3067" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3067" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PNplRWyx5Ck/WWKqAtPq90I/AAAAAAAAUao/ATwu8p87BRgCabCaztpQtm8HQayu3vozACHMYCw/IMG_3067_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vDpfH8_movY/WWKqBDMlpII/AAAAAAAAUas/hhufoB0G8_wyGzNMBd7iyUxiYl06-aHcACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3072%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3072" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3072" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5YYIb2d5_lk/WWKqBqPTvAI/AAAAAAAAUaw/Yh5lTg4WMzsNHgtoSzZ_AewtqYu_Uy1fgCHMYCw/IMG_3072_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>More signs.</p><p><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3073" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3073" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RuuNqnwJupw/WWKqCKomaII/AAAAAAAAUa0/oiVE7I3hy0Aawe8KwGLUqv_Xh69_nRo0gCHMYCw/IMG_3073_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0">&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k0eS_ZlxtUs/WWKqCrSCxbI/AAAAAAAAUa4/k0agJGNrVuA6n4Bpb3O2dD5ozNTnvjarACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3076%255B11%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3076" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3076" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sFHOkIrvu1g/WWKqDCjeUfI/AAAAAAAAUa8/lUv_8YOA4d8tNvIKsevWl2sAd33Agm5DgCHMYCw/IMG_3076_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><br></p><p><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3077 (2)" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3077 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_IedPp5tv00/WWKqDpRaHXI/AAAAAAAAUbA/tCK_712gGVA_CIWE6848VL3AvFNrCvsEwCHMYCw/IMG_3077%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0">&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4sDuGJIjdjI/WWKqEPxzfvI/AAAAAAAAUbE/5UQFZ-QtqFIqjwBF7xdQfp3WbY67aj6LwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3080%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3080" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3080" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CzZy9dzjQbs/WWKqEopvgiI/AAAAAAAAUbI/wx1rkUgY03YJV3H5f7euLDZIs25hTNtgACHMYCw/IMG_3080_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>There was also an interpretive Ranger&nbsp; out in the heat with the rest of us with some great information.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xpkKMaLEou8/WWKqFX5CzuI/AAAAAAAAUbM/A4B5PMqD6uc_veK4rIZ4BNPrHDCF4GEwgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3081%2B%25282%2529%255B7%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3081 (2)" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3081 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AKRBiMBZtEA/WWKqFz0owBI/AAAAAAAAUbQ/UXUlyXrT7UYJ0VRMxnklFVW4eS3Grve9ACHMYCw/IMG_3081%2B%25282%2529_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RPXwR6AWRoU/WWKqWqeLYBI/AAAAAAAAUbU/ji9FuSY1AUoB1DnfCB0hMXoZsksCxQS7ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3083%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3083" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3083" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fI2-uxnE_aU/WWKqXPgiNLI/AAAAAAAAUbY/tJvL7SOcAeAMmDEeBtChC8p18VB7lV0yQCHMYCw/IMG_3083_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p> A diorama showing what the rooms look like on the inside, created when they no longer allowed the public in the castle.&nbsp; </p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lAac86jYZ8w/WWKqXjfXHZI/AAAAAAAAUbc/UYUvjSH3E4sJJ_Mul_w0vwBZpPkce5ZjwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3084%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3084" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3084" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1xp3AcMmrd8/WWKqYe9ZxLI/AAAAAAAAUbg/AcgFQ4_npOgXBJtvGQuSLxpFAnG4398mgCHMYCw/IMG_3084_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_pIb0TFkRW0/WWKqY78ZJLI/AAAAAAAAUbk/-LBMUohb0p4GutmzDf9OKw6Ak8fa2i5FwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3085%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3085" style="display: inline; 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If it wasn’t so hot we could probably have stayed longer.&nbsp; We would start to head back north, only through Prescott.&nbsp; It was fortunate that we went when we did as one of the roads that we took was closed because of the Goodwin Wildfire that consumed more than 25.000 acres a week or so later.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NGvAO5iTQxM/WWKqcA7BtHI/AAAAAAAAUb8/CNTIRY01CGUIW7RNcj5i93x1G1oTeej6gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3097%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3097" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3097" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1fo2Q-23b5I/WWKqci-WSXI/AAAAAAAAUcA/vFWOHd8PbLEwYVdjR3t6mdH3ax1JTHhWwCHMYCw/IMG_3097_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2mkcmyPOSmc/WWKqdFTzbAI/AAAAAAAAUcE/dPDE0FSh5xU6RY5g8QYSClDaJJpNFT1tACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3105%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3105" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3105" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DObOlPa0ZGA/WWKqdtWMaeI/AAAAAAAAUcI/tS6lsrDuZp0NaH_saiUyVN7P0clkxTf1ACHMYCw/IMG_3105_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>In the picture below on the left is a view of the Camp Verde in the Verde Valley.&nbsp; The next four are of Jerome AZ.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qvBfJvnfVTo/WWKqeDY2hKI/AAAAAAAAUcM/uyC-2oD36jkre8PIWAdxPgQlXUnbSz0CACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3118%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3118" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3118" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tzOTHZ1_21w/WWKqemOnXMI/AAAAAAAAUcQ/kdMgd9z6lhoL4a1-vFccDV9H_E0ZeQrzgCHMYCw/IMG_3118_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0">&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f6ALfBZ9lF0/WWKqfoz1dKI/AAAAAAAAUcU/UUG3RDSAM8EMLS_OPM8Ak_oygxOovN4pgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3148%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3148" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3148" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w5HtynJZNSo/WWKqgGccpAI/AAAAAAAAUcY/RK5WLRt2lHsh0-ZKRsZbwAEVwAtLWTszQCHMYCw/IMG_3148_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-48JhwCf_YNM/WWKqgi9vsoI/AAAAAAAAUcc/gdlHm7XDv24NNoWz9jdMjFUEmvUeC9UEgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3153%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_3150" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3150" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7t6LAOn0IWw/WWKqi_E2qQI/AAAAAAAAUcg/yFx6kDZy9Vw9U1PZ4CmGruALWepngU-2QCHMYCw/IMG_3150_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3152" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3152" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-87v8z9euDX4/WWKqjV2etsI/AAAAAAAAUck/sF9wJSUJ4hMFZT7pgfRB5KOtS3jY3QnfQCHMYCw/IMG_3152_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p> We say goodbye to Jerome and head into the Red Rock Country.&nbsp; </p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m-Aw1rza-2I/WWKqkOSI-SI/AAAAAAAAUco/2c7AmmlOUg8yClJI8qV9M1l7c-gF5t0lACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3156%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3153" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3153" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4zowZx8eduQ/WWKqkmwgqDI/AAAAAAAAUcs/XmbJ-c30Jp0PGUr0XUmw2QxmfBopnUzEACHMYCw/IMG_3153_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0">&nbsp;&nbsp; <img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3156" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3156" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SFmsfRWnDGU/WWKqlErCo1I/AAAAAAAAUcw/N-DIjIjBZrgls-5yrwwJ4580WUZhfIN7wCHMYCw/IMG_3156_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AZpQPSa3-_A/WWKqlsvK16I/AAAAAAAAUc0/k64N_tZ8QsMGu9_lZ-auZfbNHI0zRNiJwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3173%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3173" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3173" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WzCMmzANj8Y/WWKqmLC5uCI/AAAAAAAAUc4/i2QQ0oFySvwsJtipn7_wXRBS89H2TjqnwCHMYCw/IMG_3173_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>We head back to Flagstaff by way of scenic Hwy 89A along Oak Creek Canyon.&nbsp; It was a nice drive even though there was construction and we had a brief wait time for one way traffic.&nbsp; </p><p>It was a long day but still enjoyable and was fun doing it with my granddaughter.&nbsp; She is&nbsp; the one taking all the pictures.&nbsp; I will do some more posts of our other road trips.</p><p>I hope that you are having a great summer. </p><p>Thanks for visiting</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5RYRQfDahoU/WWKqmsQTecI/AAAAAAAAUc8/8o9ShXsuSoAxcIGeATiTd_rYDBWbNQ88gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_2971%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_2971" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_2971" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o0fM2POSxi4/WWKqnIOwtuI/AAAAAAAAUdA/cJsDEA8RHkEo7ec0gqiaCqxYKvx6hN5BQCHMYCw/IMG_2971_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0">&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; I’m glad they left me at home, because of the heat.</p><p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-62162242190066017972017-06-27T18:17:00.001-07:002017-06-27T18:17:54.550-07:00Granddaughter’s Visit<p>This is just a short post about about a week long visit from my youngest granddaughter, Kaitlin.&nbsp; She took off a week from her high school volleyball practice.</p><p>We had a good time even though it was hot for Flagstaff, but definitely not as hot as where she lives in&nbsp; El Mirage, near Phoenix.&nbsp; She was here for their hottest of 120*+.</p><p>While she was here, she did a lot of the cooking.&nbsp; She was open to learning some good </p><p>knife skills and following recipes.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9phY_dVm9rk/WVMDp1W9DZI/AAAAAAAAUTI/nLLLzuJN5Ucmye3i1CJUUIMCNeXw-ggVgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3316%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3316" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3316" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0oWvavIklkU/WVMDqjdOToI/AAAAAAAAUTM/adDrb7XFQ08GUvrsSU4EaJvlmHk5wC54ACHMYCw/IMG_3316_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>This is the meatloaf that she made in my “Perfect Cooker”, with a spinach salad.&nbsp; It was really good.</p><p>.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-53YFCS_UWXQ/WVMDrdq-f-I/AAAAAAAAUTQ/8preTNYlauIovfToTCvSX_F8IeozwZUSACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3054%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_3054" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3054" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1GvaLPQHKlM/WVMDr1XHcmI/AAAAAAAAUTU/R9BzwEkqZGsUI8w4A5AsoF0PrY_d6DvLQCHMYCw/IMG_3054_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>That is selfie was taken in front of Montezuma Castle National Monument just north of Camp Verde AZ.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SrdPS_1fvBI/WVMDsZmsewI/AAAAAAAAUTY/eHpRdhzMUoI8rBiqu6acOaN2CyjdfzlUwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3232%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3232" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3232" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vk11LVjoBCs/WVMDtAxD54I/AAAAAAAAUTc/Gtw4chD00ss8HBoSzH985EWphTRWlQa_wCHMYCw/IMG_3232_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Katie is somewhere on the left joining the last group taking advantage of the archeological program at Elden Pueblo just about a mile east of where I am parked.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uOe2eAFTQw4/WVMDttfBIHI/AAAAAAAAUTg/S92jE00VhicD60iFmn1JUGA25Pe0a4cJgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3253%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3253" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3253" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HECieXDjn1w/WVMDuP8DbyI/AAAAAAAAUTk/9a1w7AsYedca4A17Y7gd5lrMhIgxEUJhACHMYCw/IMG_3253_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Later that day we headed over to Lomaki Ruins near&nbsp; Wupatki Pueblo.</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vy_thX8un_4/WVMDuqdJmVI/AAAAAAAAUTo/_BJzdK9McnEmPEXZ_vUb2ttIAxWsxiONwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3290%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="IMG_3290" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3290" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_SXZR9Q-yM0/WVMDvValEmI/AAAAAAAAUTs/1yl95mA3UtoL4wOczowEld0IwxAEGUI1ACHMYCw/IMG_3290_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Here, Katie is up close and personal at Wupatki Monument.</p><p>This is just a quick post and will do more on each location.&nbsp; She took over a hundred pictures.</p><p>I hope that you all are keeping cool.</p><p>Thanks for visiting</p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ao_PZFBRdak/WVMDv6UPJdI/AAAAAAAAUTw/bNO4OQDKTc8BULdg1RAIKX9CzWG5G2OTgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_3307%255B3%255D"><img width="184" height="244" title="IMG_3307" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_3307" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mnORMhvuX5o/WVMDwT9r47I/AAAAAAAAUT0/MVJkacrDOt4spCQcAklkqy8IrxqmmMrJwCHMYCw/IMG_3307_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Of course, they left me at home for most of their trips.</p><p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-1224562951359542082017-06-12T19:19:00.001-07:002017-06-12T19:19:07.249-07:00Arizona Snow Bowl Ski Lift And Wild Flowers<p>Occasionally we would see deer off in the woods on our drive up to Humphrey’s Peak where we would set up the PSAR (Preventive, Search and Rescue) tent at the trailhead.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BFJCCOAiBes/WT9LMQHtRsI/AAAAAAAAUPk/jjYnlcZgrZUTgcKUGOa5Q-ma3G9tMVJdACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2984%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2984" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2984" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rTlMtIMVUQg/WT9LNJ8KniI/AAAAAAAAUPo/FoLAbOhv0foEU_pdRY3383YQi_758JZQgCHM/IMG_2984_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Once up there, this one of the views.&nbsp; That’s Kendrick Mountain where they are currently fighting a wildfire to the north.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8TmVDI_Gcp0/WT9LNvwC27I/AAAAAAAAUPs/MBtp7N7yt_43gNPcNXBnuTS9GsQCjI_AwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2986%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2986" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2986" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rFRta2WxIRQ/WT9LOYtM1_I/AAAAAAAAUPw/jEGHA5cRgu0o06mF2bO2E5W7SneBNa1fACHM/IMG_2986_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>On Saturday, the winds were forecasted to be slightly less than Friday or Sunday, so I took advantage and took the open chairlift up to Agassiz Mountain.&nbsp; It was a long way up there.&nbsp; It took 30 minutes to get to the top.&nbsp; This is just the beginning, that’s the peak.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W46_K7UPX1w/WT9LPC2mJ5I/AAAAAAAAUP0/OPL4M6zmX3kKIjd7b-imkTHEx2UvNw5YACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2989%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2989" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2989" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LMRKi0LBQC0/WT9LP4mx4KI/AAAAAAAAUP4/L1D3kTeHEOsS85x8YdjMf52EmPw65PuDQCHM/IMG_2989_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>The farther I went, the higher the chair was off the ground.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SjUA7MkN4qE/WT9LQZ5tmuI/AAAAAAAAUP8/McAbApdR3_gvtc8hoTaSLyiss9SO5t-YgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3001%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3001" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3001" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5FCwReWpN6c/WT9LQ--T1HI/AAAAAAAAUQA/4_F_DQFhctwMjyZ15XvQRqHLFDMPBppPQCHM/IMG_3001_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Follows; are pictures on the way up.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TOzOnLhcZD4/WT9LRZZUTTI/AAAAAAAAUQE/t8XLZs8iu509xxyp7bMleaaKz030pju1QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3003%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3003" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3003" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hrk5Lu7c5_M/WT9LRxrN9OI/AAAAAAAAUQI/l9pFJGS8Qx8PPzJ5dNoJLCf1A906ZflTQCHM/IMG_3003_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XvQhbCz-Sm8/WT9LSQVQYOI/AAAAAAAAUQM/eX2T26Rel6EPyDmMs4y3MesEneA0G3cVQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3002%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3002" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3002" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-okELAwNUzsk/WT9LS-DqteI/AAAAAAAAUQQ/Ei7Dm-oarfA644If3O1HbroIjh1ayF_oQCHM/IMG_3002_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mjWA6j1nyHE/WT9LTQPPCkI/AAAAAAAAUQU/z9GTikqAriIhsEPrnX3KHZ_uGDSj4nkuQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3005%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3005" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3005" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sTMQX7axr6w/WT9LT1g6B-I/AAAAAAAAUQY/3KyQ8ryFkQEKjpEX5by9AJwEAq40qaySACHM/IMG_3005_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P0823JVkD4o/WT9LUhx-kSI/AAAAAAAAUQc/jfL_EVLLdP8IV5JFmRWKoKAn5otbHQ9BQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3006%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3006" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3006" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pLX-3rm_-7o/WT9LVG2G2nI/AAAAAAAAUQg/snjHtzwSDTIEdG8C0THEsZVzXPuduEP6ACHM/IMG_3006_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>Getting close to the top, there is still snow on the ground, some parts very deep.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mhUeEnC5EZ8/WT9LVX49q8I/AAAAAAAAUQk/1pd3tyA3xUcpgR41EG95HnvBaYKwAirLQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3010%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3010 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3010 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q9wjT2W0lfo/WT9LWMSuW8I/AAAAAAAAUQo/O4vp12SJxSALNDbw1Iav6aVPCRkOLirEACHM/IMG_3010%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>At the top it is 11,500 feet.&nbsp; You can see the the false peaks, but not the actual Humphrey’s Peak. It’s behind those peaks, at 12,633 feet.&nbsp; The picture to the right is a zoomed in view of what they call the “ Saddle”&nbsp; along the ridge,&nbsp; Robert, the Interpretative Ranger had a scope set up where you can see some of the hikers on the trail.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ONujSfh81no/WT9LWtSmvjI/AAAAAAAAUQs/GtzB2JAEWqUM1Ycwb_SnH27dgMO64QAJACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3013%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3013" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3013" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y13b_8tNomU/WT9LXApNdLI/AAAAAAAAUQw/Npc6LYocstMfHt7kWa2RbrFFohS-gsJywCHM/IMG_3013_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kAxMYdH4ALA/WT9LXtVCRdI/AAAAAAAAUQ0/wxMCNej7zfMz8n0Bhy2IunlioR-hRHE6ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3020%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3020" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3020" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hlusn0wLTLE/WT9LYEkHV5I/AAAAAAAAUQ4/Pos4umup9CgIGyfwYLKWt7lLUhCnMU3ogCHM/IMG_3020_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>He was kind enough to take my picture.&nbsp; Yes, it was a bit chili, so I needed the jacket, although it wasn’t as windy as I expected.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E_XMYEnN9AQ/WT9LYoXIlxI/AAAAAAAAUQ8/o3iT1G86sg0-GNSwgD5vkCIZ9GnhNJJ9gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3018%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3018" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3018" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_VVfSp_9Tc0/WT9LZLDCh-I/AAAAAAAAURA/nzNcPg0V4j0CDQdf55WZ2HHljnD27wVfwCHM/IMG_3018_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FAp2ji4e_SA/WT9LZ0CotdI/AAAAAAAAURE/DX-TXSrJCSwsfOBPAKMOulIHCcn1WCqLQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3022%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3022" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3022" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yy4VWGgMcI8/WT9LaVFOyaI/AAAAAAAAURI/TubMW7q4GL03J1HO8kZHbP-FlVmYawqzQCHM/IMG_3022_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Behind me is a view of Kendrick Mountain.&nbsp; The haze is the smoke from a wildfire.&nbsp; Normally, just to the left of the tree line on the right is where you can see the Grand Canyon, but not this day.</p> <p>Below is a view to the west.&nbsp; I believe that is Mount Williams on the right.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m7hh2irCo5k/WT9La8gz5aI/AAAAAAAAURM/O2CA_KhruDc_i7mBJY_Rb9lcnMmDa0qnQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3028%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3028" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3028" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v1n004RXo3U/WT9LbcQVj-I/AAAAAAAAURQ/nglMaeneIWYLBdumqcy461sAMbX74ErwwCHM/IMG_3028_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Geological Information on the area and on the wild flower that exists only on this&nbsp; mountain.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lYKrZEiwLaQ/WT9Lb1jFyvI/AAAAAAAAURU/iax2OF1q1DomB9GqxPcRBnkHu2U5Suw4gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3029%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3029" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3029" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9v2OdJ6r42Y/WT9LcSIWHLI/AAAAAAAAURY/LIvUORCqBPYa88UdiSLJ07CD967PawS_ACHM/IMG_3029_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XKOoiURV3Sc/WT9Lc2MCK-I/AAAAAAAAURc/ql23m6kha4krkQutjSDcefw6uAh3GCC7wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3030%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3030" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3030" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X64YUh21e_o/WT9LdXeCgKI/AAAAAAAAURg/sSfLBbrx2aIWxrgGbMn2VwFKCTt1bGoqQCHM/IMG_3030_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Time to head down and back to work at the Trailhead.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s-VB67YlQd8/WT9Ld6QiFyI/AAAAAAAAURk/fpTIbaish9w0lkWtyiFKGn3YYrjI5Pt_ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3012%2B%25282%2529%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_3012 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3012 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EgnsGIuGt30/WT9LeVDIHtI/AAAAAAAAURo/LL6Ut9YzqNwhRMXSW50d9K_RlLr4uAFkwCHM/IMG_3012%2B%25282%2529_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AwgVoItlm_w/WT9Le-FhuvI/AAAAAAAAURs/m-UXMuRP2nYQfs6m3-_HaXfw-zO6kcUUACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3031%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3031" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3031" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GYsd4vVcH-4/WT9LfQGUycI/AAAAAAAAURw/xAxNXszVUW0T_hfebYjvqsSdkChp3bNbQCHM/IMG_3031_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is about half way down.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HiWqHveA6Zo/WT9Lf-PjFaI/AAAAAAAAUR0/qFjN8Llk6usPzXq56Q9y1rTA-z68025RQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3037%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_3037" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3037" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXoEVAuCFss/WT9LgckgWSI/AAAAAAAAUR4/ewlwFDdWfk4P99f3vZe1ySBx16G-8BfHQCHM/IMG_3037_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Almost down.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KSPMum6SuiI/WT9Lg8-jWQI/AAAAAAAAUR8/LVzNj2vjiUkIEwrwW5rWk24polAlUK4wgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3038%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3038" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3038" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-veOuxhzyxRA/WT9LhRQXKyI/AAAAAAAAUSA/VoOCUWxiqUg-hHOiq8TPp1D4adypHhzVgCHM/IMG_3038_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Once down, it was back to work.&nbsp; Below are some of the wild flowers beginning to bloom.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--34H_r48gl8/WT9LiJHgxaI/AAAAAAAAUSE/eql0nkMh-TQZd2c2i5Fs3FhIOU2chC2AwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3041%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3041" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3041" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HpPU78pJY9A/WT9LimXZTuI/AAAAAAAAUSI/YGVPTawnb8goRlwWvFBrZoPSzf2Vo0W5wCHM/IMG_3041_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-evy3I60q8U4/WT9LjM2CTPI/AAAAAAAAUSM/hJ914kB0jFEj6B_zYbQ832fOebd326xVwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3042%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3042 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3042 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QRpKtsXw4eY/WT9LjiocpLI/AAAAAAAAUSQ/GqLBydzwbJQkZXTGvDfW08EDew486sliACHM/IMG_3042%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W6GCOmu56Z0/WT9LkJT6K8I/AAAAAAAAUSU/8wHizGff6O4ZklTJSx25XgsmAvX2QFgsQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_3043%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_3043" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3043" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YC2zWA-qPbU/WT9LkmYGJeI/AAAAAAAAUSY/zpQ_qLZFnKQellALuPAvqhZXDfv1wboEACHM/IMG_3043_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hNAU8M8Yv9U/WT9LlGk_llI/AAAAAAAAUSc/WIA6p8NwsSEExp-r7WkpdTIBhgh3RIWmACHM/s1600-h/IMG_3044%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_3044" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3044" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wg0ydP_t5k8/WT9LlgSOfoI/AAAAAAAAUSg/qXSdAAzKBicBJ_geOOG_SRKaDvc-9NwCwCHM/IMG_3044_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>It seems that this may be my last weekend at the trailhead.&nbsp; I may be reassigned to help in the office at&nbsp; the Rangers’ Station.</p> <p>Working at 9,300 feet is probably not the best location for my health.&nbsp; I’ve been to the doctor and we are adjusting my blood pressure medicine.</p> <p>In the meantime, I hope that you all are healthy and happy enjoying your summer.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bYTGiHxm6fw/WT9LmK0_ZHI/AAAAAAAAUSk/gDXuLn5XiSU9SKJTrR9kpqd_HpCf1aHIgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2377%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2377" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2377" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MhVM37qLsrg/WT9LmkqbwWI/AAAAAAAAUSo/AsuNS7wRrxsL4UHKPZfR_NCesh3iQq8iACHM/IMG_2377_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp; I sure am happy when Mom gets home.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-44264048558337867642017-06-01T11:58:00.001-07:002017-06-01T11:58:16.325-07:00First Duty Weekend<p>This is what we teach every weekend.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--eyKkzs_p8c/WTBjjwwkdUI/AAAAAAAAUNc/S-OtgyRG6r0SiUOZDOxv5-21BmJVG07WgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2981%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2981" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2981" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gFppQN9yyqA/WTBjlXGYHVI/AAAAAAAAUNg/jVPxKAmxfB4uYau38YGWaLWGnknie9x8gCHM/IMG_2981_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; </p> <p>The map below shows the basic trails that we give information for.&nbsp; The trail to Mount Humphreys Peak (4.8 miles, OW), is the one that goes from the left where there is a small loop that connects with the Arizona Trail.&nbsp; (that’s the one that goes north to south on the left side)&nbsp; The loop is the Aspen Nature Loop, about 2.5 miles of easy trail. It’s the one that we recommend for families or anyone that wants a leisurely hike.&nbsp; It takes about an hour and has beautiful views of the mountains all around going through meadows and glades.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Mt. H trail has many switchbacks and continues to the east up the mountain, then heads north from the “Saddle”,( that dark area on the map), up and over 3 false peaks and finally to the summit.&nbsp; The average hike is 6 to 8 hours RT.&nbsp;&nbsp; Below that is a moderate hike on the Kachina Trail. It goes south and east around the contour of the mountain, about 5 miles OW.&nbsp; It does go up and down, but it is a prettier trail and has great views to the south.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w4IlYE_X9VE/WTBjmgqnFHI/AAAAAAAAUNk/nQId2Py32TUtV8_0bBv9B9agG7a7yWddQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2982%255B5%255D"><img title="IMG_2982" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2982" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_STia5Gs-GI/WTBjn0QlUjI/AAAAAAAAUNo/ZvzmHqs6AfIg2OTCLnEx06C80KYOyL2VgCHM/IMG_2982_thumb%255B6%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="174"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gT9ZWk2fAPo/WTBjpBTi38I/AAAAAAAAUNs/w8mf6bxt-1YrXCiO-oV9umTXGDpNkz83gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2980%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2980" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2980" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-92PCVHPywLU/WTBjqC00wtI/AAAAAAAAUNw/mdMqRnHU-HEtnWpTxZoxt3gNNMEOnKf9ACHM/IMG_2980_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>The picture on the right is the view from the parking lot next to the tent, overlooking part of the Aspen Loop Trail.</p> <p>This young man was prepared with all the 10 essentials&nbsp; to climb to the summit and he started early, (long before we got there) and he was one of the few that made it to the top.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1PajSKUELEM/WTBjrPDfRtI/AAAAAAAAUN0/6qmKOepi7CEnLdAodOj2CfhmbIjjSN1OwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2976%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2976" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2976" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vW5pLuBlmHQ/WTBjr1z0LtI/AAAAAAAAUN4/ZvOBKDb79nkVJ1J0GmAgN5VzKgV-p1qzwCHM/IMG_2976_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Below is one of the families that attempted the Mt. H trail.&nbsp; They went as far as they wanted and then turned back when they got to the snow, I think.&nbsp; The next picture is of Bill giving information to a small group headed to the summit.&nbsp; Not sure how far they got.&nbsp; Most people will turn back when they get to the snow and ice, many make it to the “Saddle”, about 3 hours from the trailhead and about 11,800’.&nbsp; We remind them that coming down is much harder.&nbsp; There are slippery roots, loose rocks and cinder,&nbsp; As the temperature rises, there is snowy slush, which freezes overnight.&nbsp; They will definitely get wet feet.&nbsp; It helps to have waterproof gaiters and either micro-spikes or crampons.&nbsp; Many people come down with scratches and blood from minor injuries.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3oVz-uk4uHo/WTBjtEs9cEI/AAAAAAAAUN8/LxzWY3Enfe4ENeQhSarWodSPC3vDF_5OQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2977%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2977" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2977" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EL2jWuukGnw/WTBjttWEG_I/AAAAAAAAUOA/Wu0aqDRCiGgyRy_unOrr2sGFoJxRKkC4gCHM/IMG_2977_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8ukWEFGRFJg/WTBjuXiJclI/AAAAAAAAUOE/cSY9PTZr3ro37_ojHyw06Ql9Gnw3SVyIwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2975%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2975" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2975" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mLyDD3PzaTQ/WTBju4HUuqI/AAAAAAAAUOI/IfAIdPyvBqkpZu1Gr9HL2fiDUpyq905vQCHM/IMG_2975_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This the PSAR (Preventive Search And Rescue) crew on duty one of the days.&nbsp; Each day there will be different volunteers.&nbsp; On the tables, we have information on PSAR and LNT (Leave No Trace).&nbsp; There are also stickers for the kids, giveaways and extra water.&nbsp; That’s me, Bill and Pamela.&nbsp; We set up the tent on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, about 9:00 and take it all down about 3:00 in the afternoon.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TTS-B1hA7dY/WTBjvpkG7pI/AAAAAAAAUOM/71lb2JUU_JIXsQkVEDUdVMF3uwyaewA2gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2973%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2973" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2973" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uqkzJKZmJ94/WTBjwCkMsjI/AAAAAAAAUOQ/CWnSJQIY28g1sR4rZH7Fzfx6uffBhH0rQCHM/IMG_2973_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>So that’s what I do every weekend at 9,300’.&nbsp; It’s interesting and serves a good purpose.&nbsp; The Coconino Sheriff’s Department feels that it has certainly reduced calls for Search and Rescue since the program started.</p> <p>I hope that you all stay safe and are vigilant in all that you do while you enjoy this wonderful country.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KP7hGRJcW-U/WTBjwmdf0XI/AAAAAAAAUOU/xBrlaCxcFfUcQ-6ID3sRecIn4oForHAqACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2971%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2971" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2971" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yvl_Mz2_Bqo/WTBjxfFYntI/AAAAAAAAUOY/QVk85YP47BkTyn8eT8WSdX4La6flAsvDgCHM/IMG_2971_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp; Mom leaves me at home. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-sadsmile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Sad smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mxAylPo2En4/WTBjxyGaZHI/AAAAAAAAUOc/QzGDXXRj0eIaufTUsgxIfnm0pXhoPc82wCHM/wlEmoticon-sadsmile%255B2%255D?imgmax=800"></p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-59505559193891079192017-05-25T10:17:00.001-07:002017-05-25T10:17:11.647-07:00Wupatki NM, Snow, Walnut Canyon NM<p>On my days off I took a couple of road trips to see the sites around the area.&nbsp; That’s the San Francisco Peaks to the west of which Mount Humphreys is the tallest, 12,633 ft.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nblPQBnDlBs/WScRLZlRcdI/AAAAAAAAUKg/zFX5nClfYMsLob5GZKcCLzRXJtXBoiy0ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2945%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2945" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2945" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WcRldBjpBlQ/WScRLxyc4VI/AAAAAAAAUKk/ITX-z5jlblQxMv9ebGRZn41KBwyhWWskQCHM/IMG_2945_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>The first trip was to the east, off US Hwy 89, of Sunset Crater and Wupatki National&nbsp; Monument.</p> <p>On the west end of the loop is Sunset Crater and the resulting Cinder Cone Field.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UwhgexOW9vU/WScRNH3lJ6I/AAAAAAAAUKo/9Z_Uh7xFpSUlydN3sIHoTCrd8zS1cIlEQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2890%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2890" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2890" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YLCyL0PC27I/WScRNoFsz9I/AAAAAAAAUKs/IJaywMiRibkwWk0AFO7zZt3nA87OsbI1wCHM/IMG_2890_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2kd2I8r-83k/WScROF7eGpI/AAAAAAAAUKw/D-PnSd8Tm2kW6zjdKO5CQy73CaYSWUu2QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2892%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2892" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2892" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nPyWkafrJWU/WScROjPj3sI/AAAAAAAAUK0/Qt9GN8MjDeI7wAbU8LdllkvYrRl0pXiFwCHM/IMG_2892_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>Further along the 35+ miles of the loop is the Wupatki Pueblo.</p> <p>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dM6CrnoC9No/WScRPCBzcbI/AAAAAAAAUK4/OJXpcHSu_i4kL219yeHkYzxEdF2wIJg2ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2895%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2895" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2895" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rwq9wLcfydE/WScRPm2LO4I/AAAAAAAAUK8/zc2iptgbzmAAdo7S4t9Oz0UEo1ZI0V2JgCHM/IMG_2895_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Near the end of the loop or near the beginning if you’re entering from the east end of the loop are additional ruins.&nbsp; If you click on any picture, you can enlarge it to read the text.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AwjrOj43Wvc/WScRQIo7H5I/AAAAAAAAULA/JU2vXAmuOMEh79TwRQuVlSirBWIWRhDqACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2898%2B%25282%2529%255B5%255D"><img title="IMG_2898 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2898 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Shhtbbw3Qws/WScRQtYNrvI/AAAAAAAAULE/8yWDcRe2ZB0DE6Q1kGcdFaYkoxa4PYWrwCHM/IMG_2898%2B%25282%2529_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="229" height="321"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xguirxLcVT4/WScRSjRZc0I/AAAAAAAAULI/snxIEpsHbOESP0nKYTcvDt7BIeKSeFAwwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2904%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2904" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2904" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9xfl5AzYrtg/WScRTEpXOfI/AAAAAAAAULM/XoE4gSH5RyUErqNXtr4FTgQYrxTmLxjYACHM/IMG_2904_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="169" height="131"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M1DIODdDfaQ/WScRTmx8mHI/AAAAAAAAULQ/qv95ENCzQMYFl6IYP_tDMUik8YgVSJNUQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2905%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2905" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2905" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ocayuYtBSKs/WScRUJSDC5I/AAAAAAAAULU/qo1PfZVymjgJ9O-NiJQ5TPYRGJ9UAY6dACHM/IMG_2905_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="169" height="131"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YA_0yxesQeA/WScRUvu-TQI/AAAAAAAAULY/kZ8cCERLf0cAYZaqqdU6755LYj10VMO-ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2903%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2903" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2903" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l_NfUKl7rr4/WScRVNEqTDI/AAAAAAAAULc/xtLNMnYCULQu3gEBQZ5XV1UNHePhb6udwCHM/IMG_2903_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="160" height="124"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eApCAcquZSY/WScRVrqc7jI/AAAAAAAAULg/246HwogOU-wjEdXw3QTaJY7v73TPb7qfgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2902%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2902" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2902" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Eaxt5DmXhyc/WScRWCZ_x0I/AAAAAAAAULk/HAeMSSJvHkMvLw6AA3Ji9eGg3YaJsd56gCHM/IMG_2902_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jjbypYoXpgk/WScRXYf6SDI/AAAAAAAAULo/iCwWlQX6SgcjP3lQH_dWeoq1L-iJHZzGwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2901%255B11%255D"><img title="IMG_2901" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2901" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FAfiAlUt2HA/WScRX1RMMiI/AAAAAAAAULs/imclgv8aUZMFZeJue8V8539fFXQrzcoWACHM/IMG_2901_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Later that week, this is what I woke up to, SNOW, about 2”.&nbsp; Of course, by the end of the day, it was totally gone.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Av1575xUGU/WScRYR4xtoI/AAAAAAAAULw/SuomSGP5ONIfKZnG_T7LPx_c7jxlrLj4wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2947%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2947 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2947 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YPN2zDPTECw/WScRYygAWSI/AAAAAAAAUL0/hI7b4k1HeA830_vrWbxKOWElBBt5qgDDwCHM/IMG_2947%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>Angel went out to do her thing and couldn’t get back inside too soon.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w439Cfe6pLo/WScRZaulblI/AAAAAAAAUL4/QYSYJay5FR8UxqPE3daDbVgMtAGryrHFgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2948%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2948" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2948" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-joij5cM23-Q/WScRZ7sb-kI/AAAAAAAAUL8/0a2fupFsvzUcRusmYbhuDa4oNqL32_m9QCHM/IMG_2948_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TxevqCT2Pa4/WScRaegyt1I/AAAAAAAAUMA/SeI5ZUkWT64HD-AXw9rg6qpJY4yp3DPbgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2954%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2954" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2954" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3SCMEuZBQss/WScRayUzdrI/AAAAAAAAUME/nXB4sb0Gj_c6LAjr4Ov-L6OSDT_5753BQCHM/IMG_2954_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Last Monday we took another trip to Walnut Canyon National Monument.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hyng9Jon5VE/WScRbQTSKJI/AAAAAAAAUMI/iSaUsQ1-9zMGmjQrtYyi2CbcELksGAvlQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2958%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2958" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2958" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xyGQMG8581k/WScReZ9b7iI/AAAAAAAAUMM/aCCX2_tyXgQLqhXMKT_87_7WVWpAJrGOwCHM/IMG_2958_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QL89Qkly9wc/WScRe--Yn-I/AAAAAAAAUMQ/-9n-Rywn8qwgvVq7rfLPA1vtr1z6SIz_QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2965%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2965" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2965" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4A_3Iq53Dbs/WScRfQS1GII/AAAAAAAAUMU/wWYvnlIj_eQC2QDHR4sIHdkbR8DBarSlgCHM/IMG_2965_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HRBlu8oGpck/WScRfxJ6R-I/AAAAAAAAUMY/Zf8gtpSnmsYWMj33DG8z0A4-PZJdTazwQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2968%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2968" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2968" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Co73mpXVSZA/WScRgUf6RNI/AAAAAAAAUMc/ouoDlNGTgxkJwTYPCMw5Wv0F1oJ5MnvZACHM/IMG_2968_thumb%255B6%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="148"></a></p> <p>It’s a bit difficult to judge how far down the canyon is by the pictures.&nbsp; I think that is is somewhere around 273 steps down into the canyon.&nbsp; Needless to say that is one trail that I will not be hiking, but it’s beautiful to look at.</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7MmAB9qma-0/WScRiaD3XRI/AAAAAAAAUMg/rJGi5UMbbtseZn7bS5N5Gwt9xCoLS3lKACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2960%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2960" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2960" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_sPJG1GW0HQ/WScRi-H27RI/AAAAAAAAUMk/-OiZV-92GpQYGEXGANElwpbyHaMM_u89QCHM/IMG_2960_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3beVOmntp2Q/WScRjUiw1JI/AAAAAAAAUMo/refV9eqU5t0r8A7BQ7x6geFOb0zn73ZpQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2962%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2962" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2962" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kuq1Q9m4Rmg/WScRjzevbKI/AAAAAAAAUMs/vG93r8JrJF4wJaNObF1GDZIoNhIZr_ODACHM/IMG_2962_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UyS2MrqbU1k/WScRkemYD6I/AAAAAAAAUMw/Dq-4Uo_dw6YPyUqWuaH1yhXT9URvUWnZwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2967%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2967" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2967" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7NWJ8fh34I/WScRk4D4N-I/AAAAAAAAUM0/2r6a8IGkCNMrQ6MCq6l8wFUborecfITFwCHM/IMG_2967_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>That’s it for the side trips, for now.&nbsp; Tomorrow will be the beginning of a long Holiday Weekend, Friday through Monday.&nbsp; Each day we will be setting up the PSAR (Preventive Search And Rescue) Information&nbsp; Tent at the Mount Humphrey’s Trailhead.&nbsp; I’ll let you know how it all went.</p> <p>In the meantime, I hope that you all have a wonderful Holiday.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aAJUKDmAb74/WScRlT3gK-I/AAAAAAAAUM4/4OsokSAHA0kpszYLgfIpHhAv2wmBJh0dQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2953%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2953" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2953" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VK7m508BXCI/WScRlvfORsI/AAAAAAAAUM8/E7pYXAvzQ687yj2JoOQrDgjYmNlhHKqtQCHM/IMG_2953_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-81260662919524983012017-05-17T08:41:00.001-07:002017-05-17T08:41:02.984-07:00Workplace Tour and Visit From the Kids<p>I have been here in Flagstaff for nearly 3 weeks and have been working, mostly in this place.&nbsp; It is the Rec (Recreation)&nbsp; Bay.&nbsp; We have our meetings here and there is a small cubical where I can use the computer for the research that I am doing to create a program about LNT, Leave No Trace.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4KxD-M1TDeY/WRxuvB5HYmI/AAAAAAAAUIU/BXVuee6l4j8Njv9RsDu1g9d5f3-aX1wKwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2845%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2845" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2845" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-irQIoIm1k9I/WRxuwFrItII/AAAAAAAAUIY/yxfby6iRnLADRgz4tllons2w2zGEBtQgACHM/IMG_2845_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is the view from just outside of the Rec Bay.&nbsp; Off in the distance is Flagstaff Mall.&nbsp; It’s not very far.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UiSqOU9DaSA/WRxuw6tP3rI/AAAAAAAAUIc/f4_Xu691S-MKrw9Ujvc7ERUoEEihVHixwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2846%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2846" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2846" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A0BkKXbvMgA/WRxuxmD399I/AAAAAAAAUIg/yCfa9XbH440bKfLil2mLDZIqktSz02yAACHM/IMG_2846_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This another view from same place, just looking towards the Ranger Station.&nbsp; That long flat thing in the middle is a drying rack for fire hoses.&nbsp; The building that I am in is shared with the Fire Suppression Unit</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rwRICutUI3Q/WRxuyXkWH3I/AAAAAAAAUIk/eKCM2uoHJYASRI0dCsGgqZbk6B0_4h5OgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2853%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2853" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2853" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OvjxGi3mlQY/WRxuzLyHrWI/AAAAAAAAUIo/Y7_tFkZE4Dk7S3SSFFzjYfRxMsLR7Il_wCHM/IMG_2853_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is a better view of the Ranger Station.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aBx0A1WPlWU/WRxuzy7PVNI/AAAAAAAAUIs/fqZNCqKMQ48c5ibTyIh0lEDuERemtz1twCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2854%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2854 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2854 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-73JZTcnE040/WRxu0hfpFYI/AAAAAAAAUIw/tXDxw0MumUsgZ0i_bqBkvil9hjvRJVmbwCHM/IMG_2854%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Just to give you an idea of how far I am from work, that white spot in the middle, between the trees is “My Spot II”.&nbsp; The picture is taken from the entrance door to the building that the Rec Bay is in.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NwT_a4x63F4/WRxu1VGOv0I/AAAAAAAAUI0/LZ_-G9Oy-bs4SVSizxkDnZavQ0OGw99AgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2859%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2859" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2859" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4M5Yp61-F58/WRxu2Ifu0wI/AAAAAAAAUI4/gM5kbFas_kUjY-dHld7SCnRoEJFv-Eh-QCHM/IMG_2859_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is where I have been working, but that will change.&nbsp; This coming Saturday I will be heading up to Arizona Snow Bowl for PSAR (Preventative Search And Rescue).&nbsp; PSAR mans a tent at the trailhead there to give visitors access to their information and about the area as well as LNT, which I will be giving.&nbsp; In addition to this, there will be times that I may be going out into the field to share this information with groups that request it.</p> <p>Last Sunday, Mother’s Day, Mellissa came up with Robert and Katie.&nbsp; After breakfast, we headed up to Snow Bowl, with a short detour past Lowell Observatory.&nbsp; I will have to check that out later.</p> <p>Since we ended up by the observatory by missing our turn to Snow Bowl, so we just checked out where it was and took a couple of pictures.</p> <p>Below is the Northern Arizona University Campus, where Robert wants to go for college.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gw0A8ppWGMw/WRxu24VDRbI/AAAAAAAAUI8/tT60YpDUAEAT7yVDoJGxi8X4G-iF8prcwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2861%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2861 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2861 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BSoc02aN7cY/WRxu3kDSEOI/AAAAAAAAUJA/4sSkkY5mtjwexmSHpyEaVco59YmJOcLigCHM/IMG_2861%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Just another view towards Mount Elden where the Ranger Station is.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IWFnyXgHnfw/WRxu4Qe0cjI/AAAAAAAAUJE/WnTlkhEkCZYU_SpI_zihgnTLCaOgR_nwwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2862%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2862" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2862" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rlG-JYMr7nw/WRxu5EE3bvI/AAAAAAAAUJI/X6dp3oJrDT8w3-Yu5H6G-VLD9v3OV7TTQCHM/IMG_2862_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is the road to Snow Bowl with beautiful stands of Aspen.&nbsp; They are beginning to leaf out.&nbsp; Last week when I was there only bare branches.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9_VC-8idG3I/WRxu6GJhsyI/AAAAAAAAUJM/k6hybnqT7kEmW6ickq728eENHpBOtO2kACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2872%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2872" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2872" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aLZvMmTHHuE/WRxu6knXW0I/AAAAAAAAUJQ/Whb_eOmVcCE0IlpJIe8wwbuTa7iqMcxygCHM/IMG_2872_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Welcome To Arizona Snow Bowl</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TX_9Sp0nGzQ/WRxu7a9_QrI/AAAAAAAAUJU/3U9OfYCmXxgIeOB1yzstlfO1TnP3SHe-gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2873%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2873 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2873 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W0n6TsGlEEg/WRxu8K2kY6I/AAAAAAAAUJY/c-De93P7xjYBu8PIwWlRfzqQeLUG3ruDACHM/IMG_2873%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>and Mount Humphries.</p> <p>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sYPVuiS-d5E/WRxu82KS42I/AAAAAAAAUJc/2lrWEJ2rEMUNwB-Qb__51Dz5JB5mUTOhQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2874%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2874 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2874 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2FUweSBFlDA/WRxu9oc0oNI/AAAAAAAAUJg/lshQ8DoTijIMYR7RwA3FD8Cr95D6-Nq9ACHM/IMG_2874%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Mellissa and the kids took a short hike to get a better view of the mountain.&nbsp; It was really windy, so didn’t stay long.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zTms3EnQLbM/WRxu-XJ7-MI/AAAAAAAAUJk/wY0zhnmM9poqArNO_qlKhe-xkwzpDlDagCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2876%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2876 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2876 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-88Mks8AxiDg/WRxu_Kudi4I/AAAAAAAAUJo/6LdwL2s3NUwkstchI2-PefWKDDYtUVJ5gCHM/IMG_2876%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>We’re on our way back.&nbsp; There are a lot of areas where dispersed camping is allowed.&nbsp; I guess that’s what those vehicles are doing.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_1nkxdxEKGc/WRxu_xsMb1I/AAAAAAAAUJs/VsMirVPLKkEJ6AZhldhOQRPVVl-f9Ol9QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2881%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2881" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2881" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B8LGNg3l7k4/WRxvAkvPrhI/AAAAAAAAUJw/ntWkBL_Xn94djdZzWaeVxkvNXtc_cfKAgCHM/IMG_2881_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Another view of the Ranger Station from Highway 89.&nbsp; Camp Elden is just to the left at the foot of Mount Elden.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BZcE2gZKeM4/WRxvBev3pDI/AAAAAAAAUJ0/SEXr7C_vk4EXJscU8POpVlrHRvTAqSItACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2882%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2882" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2882" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0eEOPhVCCt0/WRxvCAziDyI/AAAAAAAAUJ4/xfeIHGDaqkoRyRTtlyW5MmpdN7A6C_RuQCHM/IMG_2882_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Well that’s about all for last weekend, except for their trip back to Phoenix, a normal 2 hour trip, took over 7 hours because they got stuck for over 5 hours, due to a multi-vehicle accident on I17 with no alternate routes.&nbsp; They didn’t get home until 11:45 pm.</p> <p>I hope that you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xg2bQH4EwVI/WRxvCm_HhdI/AAAAAAAAUJ8/BJMA1EiI5WEyQqD4yVKtIlMAKdZCR6EgwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2880%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2880" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2880" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--WJ4Flf6R9Y/WRxvDpIP7qI/AAAAAAAAUKA/G6pQdQGKd1IZ73ep4qJY1t2MW-UNNfHYACHM/IMG_2880_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp; I sure love to go for rides.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-69164576613883248832017-05-11T10:44:00.001-07:002017-05-11T10:44:16.955-07:00First Week At Work<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GwaipD0rETI/WRSiOcUZNcI/AAAAAAAAUHI/y0nJBPMeutwE7-izonuFDBK1vYlCQk-tQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28323"><img title="IMG_2832" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2832" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o_DRxpm9RI8/WRSiRZq3ECI/AAAAAAAAUHM/gGiRtVEu9WEMmg3LEENeu-ZNFkjeoYUnwCHM/IMG_2832_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>First of all this is the view from my door. There are several sites in Camp Elden waiting to be filled by other volunteers.&nbsp; So far there are three of us. one couple is here for only 3 weeks.&nbsp; Jack came in the day after I did.&nbsp; He will be working in the wood shop.</p> <p>I met with Paul, the volunteer coordinator on Tuesday. He told me what his plans were for me.&nbsp; I will basically be working with PSAR (Preventive Search And Rescue) on Friday Saturday and Sunday.&nbsp; PSAR maintains a pop up tent at the Mount Humphreys trailhead throughout the summer.&nbsp; With PSAR I will be talking to hikers and Suggesting that&nbsp; they might want to bring enough water, wear proper shoes and register so that if anything happens, we’ll know where to look for them. </p> <p>He explained that this is something new,&nbsp; I will also be promoting LNT (Leave No Trace), going over the seven principles of LNT.&nbsp; He would also want me to develop some programs for outreach aimed at school age children either in schools or day camps.&nbsp; That part will prove interesting.&nbsp; </p> <p>Paul brought out five large containers that had all kinds of material to use.&nbsp; I went through and sorted all of that to find out what was available. </p> <p>In addition to all that I also had to take a Defensive Driving Course, which took up most of Tuesday and then Wednesday I had to take the LNT Awareness Course.&nbsp; I needed to pass both with minimum of 80% to get certified.&nbsp; I did!!!&nbsp; I did my 24 hours and was off for the weekend.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nx4Itvoik2w/WRSiVN-J5bI/AAAAAAAAUHQ/TmlpuoHWGpUGygKtu0ayswLVaDiw_qQBwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28393"><img title="IMG_2839" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2839" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HXWVv8MRFYM/WRSiYDUtRLI/AAAAAAAAUHU/GbHNR12FMIsADhnaphzqhz2nfw9ef0HmQCHM/IMG_2839_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>Above is the Snow Bowl ski lift to the top of Mount Humphreys over 7,000 feet.</p> <p>Saturday I went to an event that was put on by the Coconino Forest and Fire Services where I made a couple of contacts for my research.&nbsp; Afterwards I decided to check out where I would be at the trailhead.&nbsp; The ski lift is open year round.&nbsp; </p> <p>Below is some scenery on the road to Snow Bowl.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YlAdygWrUtE/WRSibLzApnI/AAAAAAAAUHY/kL7cSK2GJc4h09w4oP2aIJe6v4XzHfwCQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28403"><img title="IMG_2840" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2840" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rCaBO2yIJEU/WRSiemdsajI/AAAAAAAAUHc/FEo4y4CRjR4V9kvLhyqnqwEgZmu-KjTvgCHM/IMG_2840_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BjVLvnsC1t0/WRSiiPzyFZI/AAAAAAAAUHg/eXkrz0-raDgpaIt92FyJYbQC7X8kpEZEgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28413"><img title="IMG_2841" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2841" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GwV52dzTByc/WRSilm8R7tI/AAAAAAAAUHk/PqsqnvZdT9sKHojrEwJ11fGBPDQfRGJEwCHM/IMG_2841_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>One of these days I may check out the Pioneer Museum.&nbsp; Below is the train that is there. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fRmGhBdM8Kw/WRSioXDIZoI/AAAAAAAAUHo/D8uhTwEJMsYQPPTtjMKEEGDxrF7F1EdzQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28423"><img title="IMG_2842" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2842" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sKSORWcnVVY/WRSiuD2PkTI/AAAAAAAAUHs/jlBBPYwtCQwDFXT_Qs9DwD7vG-o5DerNQCHM/IMG_2842_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>From there I went back home,</p> <p>Below is the picture of my four kids and me.&nbsp; I didn’t have it to put in the last post.</p> <p>Mellissa, Ted, Heidi</p> <p>Me and Sandra</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-96msOs3vPbA/WRSixE_9MgI/AAAAAAAAUHw/fpEbPVz_RLQfZ_tQYHiBwnNKIueMYNP0wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28433"><img title="IMG_2843" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2843" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5em0CszrpT4/WRSi01CLW2I/AAAAAAAAUH0/WmymIzj4t68WD6a_DzqD4OsDQrsze2TIQCHM/IMG_2843_thumb?imgmax=800" width="137" height="244"></a></p> <p>I guess that that gets you up to date.&nbsp; Tomorrow I will do more research and print out some activity cards.</p> <p>I hope that you all are having a great week.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6TpYjboG3Q8/WRSi5BlkBbI/AAAAAAAAUH4/KxYFdjWQTHc01ty2STGJtuQM_zE7R1qcQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_28343"><img title="IMG_2834" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2834" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1ZLavwrCJhY/WRSi75RYuWI/AAAAAAAAUH8/NJcDj5wrcBohcDOPvXYVcgfjnIk9B17MQCHM/IMG_2834_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; Just taking a nap.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-26898150155311100852017-05-05T16:36:00.001-07:002017-05-05T16:36:51.461-07:00Weekend Before Work<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOVTb-2SGbM/WQ0LxxMKxlI/AAAAAAAAUF8/BxjtaCOInzwpXG0nBt_bnIdjy8r5PIVdgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2829%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2829" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2829" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BJi7kuHK4KM/WQ0L2FH_M6I/AAAAAAAAUGA/UqZdyupcP_wxHbtGaj-tfZesBtbmNTiVwCHM/IMG_2829_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “My Spot II” at Camp Elden</p> <p>So,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; since almost everything was put a way before Brian came back we took the break to tour the Rec Bay and the rest of the facility that is shared with the fire crew.&nbsp; There are showers and a weight room, mostly used by them, but any one can use them.&nbsp; The Rec(reation) Bay is a meeting/ work room with an office and the wood shop, which is mainly where the signs are made.&nbsp; </p> <p>When we got back to “My Spot II”,&nbsp; I finished putting things away and fixed individual Quiches for dinner and packed an overnight bag for our trip down to Phoenix. </p> <p>We met with Mellissa (#3) and her kids, Elyzabeth, Robert and Kaitlyn for breakfast.&nbsp; Then we dove to Sky Harbor where Ted picked up a rental car.&nbsp; I just dropped him off and went on to Heidi’s (#1) house where we would be staying.&nbsp; When I got there out of the hallway popped Sandra (#2) who lives in Ft. Worth and I certainly didn’t expect her to be there.&nbsp; This was their surprise for me for Mother’s Day.&nbsp; It would be the first time that all four of my kids have been in the same place at the same time in 17 years.&nbsp; We had a great visit.&nbsp; On Sunday my grandson Nick would be coming, however Sandi called Jen, his Fiancee’ , and they decided to come up from Tucson to surprise Heidi.&nbsp; We had a full house, wall to wall bodies at bedtime.&nbsp; Of course, we all had a really GOOD time before bedtime. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZSAtXArKyCM/WQ0L33-c9lI/AAAAAAAAUGE/PgLR28v4Czk4ij_nJuZdhkuboZGXZ6DZwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2819%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2819 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2819 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v_06zoCmrv8/WQ0L7gYCH2I/AAAAAAAAUGI/XiEvYQPKLPo2w3FdqBO7EwlKZrorcVekgCHM/IMG_2819%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="104"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-naJK22sO63I/WQ0MHpEFKlI/AAAAAAAAUGM/_gIVnbuXwo883fOwik6tKnn6Ah3QhJF8wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2812%2B%25282%2529%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2812 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2812 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lKMcWBoKWUs/WQ0MK5PNGlI/AAAAAAAAUGQ/WLX5ZfpU0GM7S4zR3zXEYEIMLkQROyaIgCHM/IMG_2812%2B%25282%2529_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p> Breakfast came much too early.&nbsp; Nick had to meet with his dad for lunch, so we girls, Heidi, Sandi, Jen and I went to get a pedicure. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-USkS5sH0S4s/WQ0MNkqmpwI/AAAAAAAAUGU/UP7CNm-VxZgvGjOqE_k4j7_Vh9b9sPGHACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2820%2B%25282%2529%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2820 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2820 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6JPfq6E4IXk/WQ0MTI5Ry2I/AAAAAAAAUGY/5tuCN-a4TucNNrm50gbj4WePJ5o1wDeRQCHM/IMG_2820%2B%25282%2529_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p> Later we were also joined by another grandson, Chris and his girlfriend Bo and a little later Mellissa and kids.&nbsp; </p> <p>I didn’t want to leave, but wanted to get back to Flagstaff before dark.&nbsp; Ted and Sandi both had flights on Monday to go back home.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>It was just after dark when I got back home.&nbsp; Unfortunately I had not left the outside light on.&nbsp; I was wearing sandals and stubbed my toe on the last step going into the coach and ripped my left big toe nail off.&nbsp; I was so tired that I just did some basic first aid and put on a gauze bandage and sock on and went to bed.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2c8Sguc9dYs/WQ0MZuveM2I/AAAAAAAAUGc/LkRYFplhERETH6IGVS5ESKmHOvd-qt0PACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2825%255B7%255D"><img title="IMG_2825" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2825" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LoasubdByTg/WQ0Ma-hZbEI/AAAAAAAAUGg/L4Q1lsydTOgFniKCjXZxwdzFN3w5IsV5gCHM/IMG_2825_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; I know TMI&nbsp; yuck!</p> <p>Monday was spent going to urgent care for my toe.&nbsp; The doctor took the nail completely off and bandaged it and gave me a special shoe to wear.&nbsp; I had to stop at Walgreens to fill a prescription for antibiotics.&nbsp; I didn’t need any pain medication. The rest of the day I just rested with my foot elevated.</p> <p>Well, that takes care of the weekend.&nbsp; I would be meeting with Paul (the volunteer coordinator) in the morning to go over what I would be doing this summer.</p> <p>Next post will be a summary of my work week.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fJ8P-ATmghg/WQ0MclhX0_I/AAAAAAAAUGk/Nji5w_PzjUQX23q-dS9YHiiKZWDGQ1ldQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2782%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2782" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2782" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uYPy5lhJwmA/WQ0MjStyaVI/AAAAAAAAUGo/123TyTYCDU4mYkkL8CqlOziF7QlIxwVwQCHM/IMG_2782_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp; this is the only place I wanted to be while traveling</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-41762443202150354112017-05-04T08:09:00.001-07:002017-05-04T08:09:01.124-07:00Moving On To Next Gig<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ETxYWGBvZ9g/WQtD6fI5ipI/AAAAAAAAUE0/u-9eIHsu4sEk7jdMwhqJq-1-Iq9MVGiYwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2644%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2644" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2644" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l9anY1FxxDI/WQtD7O_DGfI/AAAAAAAAUE4/nP8oOw7OZH8CeumJRaMAoA1Nc4ei13tmQCHM/IMG_2644_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1kNzCoHbUtU/WQtD7zF2GOI/AAAAAAAAUE8/U6JSLUYMVTgoJUK4f4i8tZiiQFt7osIiwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2764%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2764" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2764" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6cpSeT9rVjk/WQtD8-xM4UI/AAAAAAAAUFA/JsP7vxLKfsU3Ul1V3kaZXgrgaNV8PjQzACHM/IMG_2764_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vBqDVtq1p6o/WQtD9lJQtaI/AAAAAAAAUFE/U46nPWfHKkUHJAzMlebImx6nhbZqBecBwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2766%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2766" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2766" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cz57OYNvcMk/WQtD-Tcf5-I/AAAAAAAAUFI/5jQWKD7Yui4lwrbU0H-3A9Gj4sgFcp_wwCHM/IMG_2766_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I left a beautiful State Park.&nbsp; I really enjoyed staying there for the last 6 months, however it was time to leave.&nbsp; It was beginning to get warm and busy.&nbsp; I picked Ted up in the city of San Francisco on Wednesday when he got off of work.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QPsxbLR-4nk/WQtD_OcphuI/AAAAAAAAUFM/1bBWkp9_Z1IyzvWwg2ACedOaOneZNWSFwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2779%255B11%255D"><img title="IMG_2779" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2779" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IcRmjiUC3Sw/WQtD_9A2PEI/AAAAAAAAUFQ/U8-fQYRDgtkawTDpOKRTJ2zYXywjPeYmgCHM/IMG_2779_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>After stopping for something to eat in Sausalito (to wait for traffic to clear) we got back to China Camp and started to prepare to leave in the morning.&nbsp; I had most of the packing and securing done already.&nbsp; Ted unhooked everything except the power.&nbsp; </p> <p>Slide was in and we were ready to roll out at sunup.&nbsp; Oh no! the engine wouldn’t start.&nbsp; Ted checked everything, the batteries were fully charged.&nbsp; as it turned out the connection wasn’t good.&nbsp; He finally got it started and we were on our way. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pjE1tLUrlTY/WQtEAn8HmaI/AAAAAAAAUFU/la1S58Ct3fkiVRfaPTo5B5FuW58xfLO-ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2784%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2784" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2784" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dk7ch4N52tA/WQtEBTkT_WI/AAAAAAAAUFY/2G7RoBFubroQiAV96v7goVYTiPOzB-23QCHM/IMG_2784_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p> We headed east over the I 580 bridge to Hayward where we picked up a car dolly for my Mini Cooper.&nbsp; We made good time and our goal was Kingman AZ for the day.&nbsp; We stopped for gas once before we got there.&nbsp; I believe that we were getting decent mileage for the size of rig that I have.&nbsp; We got into Kingman just after dark.&nbsp; We tried to find a place to park in a truck stop, but they were all crowded and noisy.&nbsp; Fortunately, we found a lot that said truck parking (not sure what it was for), but there was only one truck and an RV parked, so we stayed and had dinner at JB’s.&nbsp; We must have been really tired, because we slept through all the noise of the trains going by 200 yards away.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Epm9ytgwFww/WQtECPO902I/AAAAAAAAUFc/cNtE2hjW_ak4Np-uAIbeFJAxRvt_K0AlACHM/s1600-h/IMG_2794%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2794" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2794" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wfIYk9Zvgcg/WQtECyjkTYI/AAAAAAAAUFg/9sSWaduqrIM2iMtxbz3BxtCZijg1SGsbwCHM/IMG_2794_thumb?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>In the morning Ted got out some tools and fixed the battery connection.&nbsp; It now works every time.&nbsp; We were back on the road early and got into Flagstaff about 10 am.&nbsp; The only mishap that we had was with the high winds.&nbsp; I’m sure they were at least 50mph+.&nbsp; All of a sudden the whole rig started to shake.&nbsp; We thought that we had a tire blowout.&nbsp; I had just replaced the two front tires ($606.00) I couldn’t replace all 6 at the same time.&nbsp; Fortunately, it wasn’t a tire.&nbsp; With the high crosswinds, they went under the cowling covering of the awning and that was what was vibrating.&nbsp; Of course Ted pulled over immediately and checked the tires.&nbsp; When he figured out that it was the awning, he got out some zip ties and climbed onto the roof.&nbsp; It was so windy that he had to crawl or be blown off the roof.&nbsp; Talk about scary.&nbsp; He zip tied the cowl in several place in addition adding more ties to the supports and carefully climbed down.&nbsp; That seemed to work as we had no more problems.</p> <p> We arrived at the Ranger Station at 10 am.&nbsp; I had a meeting scheduled at noon with Brian who would help me get into my site.&nbsp; Since we had to wait, we found Mary’s Cafe&nbsp; about a mile away where we had breakfast and then drove around to see what was available in the area.</p> <p>We went back to the Rangers Station to wait for Brian.&nbsp; When he got back, I met with him for a few minutes where he gave me an overview of the job and then he showed us to my site and got us parked.&nbsp; The site is big, with the only level concrete pad.&nbsp; They got everything hooked up except connecting the water.&nbsp; It was turned off in the entire campground because of the freezing nights. When it gets turned on all I need to do is turn it on at my spigot.&nbsp; I set up all the chairs and stuff outside and then went inside to start putting everything away. It was almost done when Brian came back to give us a tour of Camp Elden and the rest of the facility where I will be working when I’m not in the field.&nbsp; </p> <p>I think that I will like this gig. There will be a lot of public contact and a lot more challenging than any of my previous gigs.</p> <p>To be continued………..</p> <p>In the meantime </p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-37163112847616058812017-05-02T09:26:00.001-07:002017-05-02T09:26:50.727-07:00I’m Back<p>Has it been over 4 months since my last post?&nbsp; No excuses, just been busy camp hosting at China Camp in San Rafael CA and taking watercolor painting classes.&nbsp; Every day seemed to be a repeat of the previous.&nbsp; </p> <p>I have moved on to Flagstaff AZ.&nbsp; My next gig is with the Coconino National Forest for the summer.&nbsp; We left China Camp in San Rafael CA early Thursday morning, stopped in Kingman AZ to get some sleep.&nbsp; We were so tired, we even slept through all the trains that went by a few hundred feet away.&nbsp; We arrived in Flagstaff AZ Friday morning. </p> <p> I had to meet with&nbsp;&nbsp; Brian who took us to the site I was assigned.&nbsp; After recovering from the “earthquake mode” we put “My Spot II” back together and got everything hooked up except the water which wasn’t turned on because of freezing nights.&nbsp; I even got all the table and chairs out.&nbsp; About and hour or so later, Brian returned and gave us a tour of the facility.&nbsp; Tomorrow I will be meeting with Paul to find out what my duties and schedule will be .</p> <p>The trip was quite tiring, so we went to bed early as we were going down to Phoenix, first to meet with my youngest daughter and her kids for breakfast. We had a great visit. We then headed to Sky Harbor. I dropped Ted off to pick up a rental car.&nbsp; I then continued on to my oldest daughter’s house.&nbsp; Ted got there about a half an hour later.&nbsp; When I got there I was surprised to find my number 2 daughter, Sandra, who lives in Ft. Worth.&nbsp; Everyone wanted to give me an early Mother’s Day present.&nbsp; When Mellissa got there on Sunday, it was the first time that all four of my kids were together in 17 years.&nbsp; Great surprise! Great gift!</p> <p>I left Sunday to get back to Flagstaff.&nbsp; Both Ted and Sandra stayed until today (Monday) to fly home.</p> <p>There is more, but for some reason I wasn’t able to insert pictures, so when I’m able, I will expand on the trip and I’ll be able to tell more of what I will be doing.</p> <p>In the meantime,</p> <p>Thanks for visiting, </p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-37200090151296172802017-01-22T11:26:00.001-08:002017-01-22T11:26:00.119-08:00More Rain, More Paintings And Surgery<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9nOi5mivMK0/WIUHGQ5sfkI/AAAAAAAAUA8/73M5KubLWro/s1600-h/IMG_2598%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2598" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2598" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y8WuoMHPReM/WIUHG-SHDgI/AAAAAAAAUBA/EeXlcKHDIgk/IMG_2598_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sure looks like a river, but it is actually trail.&nbsp; </p> <p>The rains and the winds come and go.&nbsp; Fortunately there are a few days in between storms where the water can drain away from the campground.&nbsp; For the most part we are staying dry.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7QofBBQEB0/WIUHIBZNEDI/AAAAAAAAUBE/drVCyxU5Yao/s1600-h/IMG_2612%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2612" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2612" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h1zvb0M9mC4/WIUHIraJhAI/AAAAAAAAUBI/PjnDYGj4yjY/IMG_2612_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Just sharing a picture of a couple of my neighbors.</p> <p>With all the rain, there isn’t much to do except watching TV or working on my painting.&nbsp; Below are some of the latest watercolors.&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q7h-Ow6egR0/WIUHJlm0gSI/AAAAAAAAUBM/skrARFTR-cc/s1600-h/IMG_2618%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2618" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2618" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6g0OGtZFLqc/WIUHKMDuB6I/AAAAAAAAUBQ/uLE9Q3OYELE/IMG_2618_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; </p> <p>This is the view out of the front window of my MH.&nbsp; If you look close, there are three deer in the meadow.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I-1usmMTUJo/WIUHK1gkavI/AAAAAAAAUBU/eSl-4wLeKlA/s1600-h/IMG_2617%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2617" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2617" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t4G2ngZDEsU/WIUHLdVftAI/AAAAAAAAUBY/TRBkGEZDyrI/IMG_2617_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>These guys were on the side of the road and I had to stop to take pictures.&nbsp; The deer in the park are so used to people that I was able get pictures as a resource. They were only about 20 feet away.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nj0VN93KRro/WIUHMdonoHI/AAAAAAAAUBc/UIqixtsjS1c/s1600-h/IMG_2620%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2620" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2620" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EcfTtO5MGMo/WIUHNJrVPeI/AAAAAAAAUBg/VLn8h_yFyp4/IMG_2620_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is the campground parking lot.&nbsp; My MH is to the left of this view.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mxk3oJIps5Y/WIUHN5WzGHI/AAAAAAAAUBk/-1V-0xKXnpk/s1600-h/IMG_2619%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2619" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2619" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wTMWvbUmvuE/WIUHOTkP8qI/AAAAAAAAUBo/NBu_rlcJp20/IMG_2619_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>In our watercolor class there is always a small still life to paint if you aren’t working on something else.&nbsp; This is one of them.&nbsp; Those are supposed to be pomegranates.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As most of you know, three + years ago, I fell and broke left arm and they had to put a titanium rod in the bone to connect the ball to the shaft.&nbsp; Even after my arm healed , I experienced pain and have tried to get the doctor to remove it.&nbsp; It has finally happened. Yea!&nbsp; This is what was in my arm.&nbsp; The rod is 10” long.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gWIp5Bvp1g8/WIUHO6TTY1I/AAAAAAAAUBs/CULaiW5UrxU/s1600-h/IMG_2616%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2616" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2616" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ad6emGS4Rhc/WIUHPhW5Y4I/AAAAAAAAUBw/4CduI9Hs8pw/IMG_2616_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="77"></a></p> <p>No wonder it bothered me.&nbsp; Now I just have to heal from the surgery.&nbsp; I was fortunate that my son, Ted was able to take the day off to take me to the hospital and get me settled in at home.&nbsp; Surgery was scheduled for 3:00PM and of course it got pushed back because of previous surgeries earlier in the day and it didn’t get started until 6:00PM.&nbsp; It was out patient surgery, so I didn’t get home until 11:00PM.&nbsp; Whenever you have to have surgery, try to be scheduled as first in the morning.</p> <p>I will probably take a couple of weeks to recover from the surgery and of course I will have to build up my strength to get back to where I was three years ago. </p> <p>I hope that you all are staying warm and dry and are having a great 2017.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jqRE9soYcQc/WIUHQOKiqgI/AAAAAAAAUB0/54iXe7i8F-M/s1600-h/IMG_2575%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2575" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2575" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ENFAoBco8TI/WIUHR_S0LEI/AAAAAAAAUB4/qPhDBK9Kr7o/IMG_2575_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-81105133302597670742017-01-11T12:21:00.001-08:002017-01-11T12:21:33.292-08:00I Might Need Water Wings Soon<p align="left"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tVVj2q7RBOc/WHaTj39nDDI/AAAAAAAAT-o/VWHky5xsLU4/s1600-h/IMG_2595%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2595" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2595" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LcdryPdqPcM/WHaTkuFCOPI/AAAAAAAAT-s/KcOvX9RgL88/IMG_2595_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U9K3m2e8RQA/WHaTlkv4x0I/AAAAAAAAT-w/Asg3jLTC7zc/s1600-h/IMG_2594%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2594" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2594" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kswKnctiQuw/WHaTmCwcb-I/AAAAAAAAT-0/hkt5zc9iEp4/IMG_2594_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p align="left">Good Morning China Camp!&nbsp; Yes, this is what I woke up to.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3WWFsnhoZXY/WHaTm4_oERI/AAAAAAAAT-4/tuRRDpFJw3A/s1600-h/IMG_2598%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2598" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2598" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AxgpM-TywtU/WHaTnYRe2jI/AAAAAAAAT-8/cchiHkqmWro/IMG_2598_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="148" height="200"></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_k4IvKN1zI/WHaToM1SkuI/AAAAAAAAT_A/vQyBexsbX6w/s1600-h/IMG_2597%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2597" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2597" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VxVf0SbLXH0/WHaTo00U0aI/AAAAAAAAT_E/BpYilRiwoJw/IMG_2597_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="146" height="197"></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jbIWOAyplT0/WHaTqH1kMXI/AAAAAAAAT_I/9_T1LKo_n7c/s1600-h/IMG_2596%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2596" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2596" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OtPo44P85nI/WHaTqur11EI/AAAAAAAAT_M/_SEkQBlOFJs/IMG_2596_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="145" height="196"></a>.&nbsp; </p> <p>Just to the right of the camp host sites is the creek that flows from behind our sites.&nbsp; My car is in the picture on the right.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-ZCgj2CwLQ/WHaTrp46rAI/AAAAAAAAT_Q/H43FSGtuClg/s1600-h/IMG_2592%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2592" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2592" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Pj51yLvHDUw/WHaTsV38GAI/AAAAAAAAT_U/JzLJZEJMmDA/IMG_2592_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HmV4vMiiluM/WHaTtploxjI/AAAAAAAAT_Y/fBoVCgMLoSg/s1600-h/IMG_2586%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2586" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2586" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o17kqw3j49g/WHaTuN2CCKI/AAAAAAAAT_c/yXUmwWqTC3g/IMG_2586_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="190"></a></p> <p>The road into China Camp Camp Ground has been flooded at high tide.&nbsp; The picture on the right is at the entrance and just past that car is a dip in the road that today was 2 1/2’ deep.&nbsp; Ranger Dan called to check on what’s going on here and to tell me that he wouldn’t be stopping by until later when the tide goes back out. </p> <p>Even with all the rain I have been able to get to my painting classes.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LTnC5cjfiCo/WHaTvUNAc4I/AAAAAAAAT_g/FXQGbIq3GeM/s1600-h/IMG_2583%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2583" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2583" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FKO5LHpTlWY/WHaTvzgU_qI/AAAAAAAAT_k/TkWG16ZFXz8/IMG_2583_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>18”x24” acrylic painting of Angel burrowing&nbsp; under a faux fur rug</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KVix7FDm_8g/WHaTxDKwiuI/AAAAAAAAT_o/1qHMXr7ENRw/s1600-h/IMG_0328%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0328" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0328" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oDTfCV4GatA/WHaTxjeCC-I/AAAAAAAAT_s/PLRYwjgH4do/IMG_0328_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>the view out of my front window&nbsp;&nbsp; (unfinished watercolor)</p> <p>I haven’t had to break out those water wings yet, but sometimes I wonder if they may be needed.&nbsp; The winds have been sever here and a lot of things have been blown over.&nbsp; The whole coach really shakes and the sound of the rain is so loud that I cant even hear the TV.&nbsp; Angel doesn’t like the storms either and is happier in my lap.&nbsp; When I leave and don’t take her I have been putting her in her crate.</p> <p>I hope that you all are staying warm and dry.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qHZIhwtxG1A/WHaTygTSRyI/AAAAAAAAT_w/WytvemAvKBU/s1600-h/IMG_2579%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2579" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2579" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n_qULhN6jAM/WHaTzO5c2iI/AAAAAAAAT_0/hMZq3TU2O0g/IMG_2579_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> Mom’s lap is soooo comfy.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-80394986377394185782017-01-01T18:16:00.001-08:002017-01-01T18:16:10.267-08:00The End Of 2016 and Happy New Year to All<p align="center">Angel Hiding</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rUQYxgAJCA8/WGm3oN-3NxI/AAAAAAAAT8M/GutCJE50rIQ/s1600-h/IMG_2553%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2553" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2553" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i2zmNa0yDZ4/WGm3oi9ww5I/AAAAAAAAT8Q/4y_Zc67l_4c/IMG_2553_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>It has been a while since my last post.&nbsp; I’m afraid that I have no excuse.&nbsp; </p> <p>I did spend a bit of time decorating the coach for Christmas.&nbsp; Below are some pics.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y9I54JeqyG8/WGm3pyCa9wI/AAAAAAAAT8U/xgfi3QLxJ_Q/s1600-h/IMG_2530%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2530" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2530" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--wpCMrRyUIE/WGm3qeGNqDI/AAAAAAAAT8Y/q5PsyCazSiw/IMG_2530_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="144" height="195"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hqXryUA6z5M/WGm3rDRlRvI/AAAAAAAAT8c/wpAFWCHA6V8/s1600-h/IMG_2539%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2539" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2539" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QfNmDxsnTLM/WGm3rrGwY-I/AAAAAAAAT8g/GQrMV9CMn1U/IMG_2539_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="169" height="131"></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3VRL0Yl_9CQ/WGm3sSK57EI/AAAAAAAAT8k/zt1U6Y5uIdc/s1600-h/IMG_2537%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2537" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2537" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mdzmjFzTKg8/WGm3s0rX0zI/AAAAAAAAT8o/aO-KpxbEd4k/IMG_2537_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="142" height="192"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-19_hXfQuReQ/WGm3txnPTaI/AAAAAAAAT8s/PszAlzHmrvE/s1600-h/IMG_2527%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2527" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2527" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1vI71Uhu5us/WGm3uWm0WcI/AAAAAAAAT8w/ppg6qfXP_s8/IMG_2527_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="125" height="169"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i49MV9f6K1s/WGm3vFpLofI/AAAAAAAAT80/scRHoOQ0Hhw/s1600-h/IMG_2541%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2541" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2541" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B8sX3QUQxCY/WGm3vyIp9DI/AAAAAAAAT84/yMln4wxQha8/IMG_2541_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="165" height="128"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-unt_vkH_X5Y/WGm3wVUr1pI/AAAAAAAAT88/d3wD0yGg5yA/s1600-h/IMG_2540%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2540" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2540" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--keeasIzHjs/WGm3xKhF7ZI/AAAAAAAAT9A/8b433E6CR00/IMG_2540_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="121" height="163"></a></p> <p>Yes, there are 4 trees, 1’, 2’, 4’, the one with the poinsettias, and 5’ that has all of the favorite ornaments that I saved when I first began full timing.</p> <p>There has also been the routine activities in the campground as well as the occasional “spotting” for maintenance when they were cutting down trees.&nbsp; In the fall an arborist goes through the campground tagging trees that may not be safe.&nbsp; There were over twenty of them.&nbsp; There was even one that was just outside of the campground&nbsp; (not tagged) that fell across a service road inside the campground and trapped one of the maintenance workers where he couldn’t move his truck until they cleared it out of the way.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qa0n8EURAg8/WGm3x5uqDBI/AAAAAAAAT9E/msWjxzr74Lg/s1600-h/IMG_2517%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2517" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2517" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s6YbtWEu7FE/WGm3ynO2eXI/AAAAAAAAT9I/o1G3xX4WSyk/IMG_2517_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Since I’ve been here in San Rafael I have been going to a watercolor class every Tuesday at the senior center.&nbsp; Below are just a couple of paintings that I did.&nbsp; The still life was for a Christmas gift.&nbsp; The other is one of the buildings down at the China Camp Village.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OarMLAVA5IY/WGm3zuXuFqI/AAAAAAAAT9M/g4L-rLMHUgQ/s1600-h/IMG_2503%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2503" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2503" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-01n3Zwkat9Q/WGm30FmvmcI/AAAAAAAAT9Q/aR1KRfZL95Y/IMG_2503_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qYq850p1wg8/WGm300uFwKI/AAAAAAAAT9U/AqLcc3PJIvo/s1600-h/IMG_2534%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2534" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2534" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bRPIDC3sCOE/WGm31eAcA5I/AAAAAAAAT9Y/ngE868QTztM/IMG_2534_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Below are some ornaments that I made with clam shells and pearls.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6tOvKth7mmE/WGm32E4U6MI/AAAAAAAAT9c/K7OzIMUAo6U/s1600-h/IMG_2535%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2535" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2535" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oG3ecms_4wg/WGm32oCSafI/AAAAAAAAT9g/UHlowt5OPbw/IMG_2535_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>When it comes to my duties here as Host, I share them with Don, the other Host.&nbsp; For the Holidays, we took turns taking time off.&nbsp; He has family in Burlingame, south of San Francisco, so he spent time with them at Thanksgiving.&nbsp; I spent the Christmas weekend with Ted visiting Steve and Kyle in Fair Oaks.&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve is the pastor at our church, so we didn’t see too much of him, but we did enjoy their traditional Christmas Brunch and Dinner. Thank you Steve and Kyle for your hospitality.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P4Gxr2qA8qw/WGm33otdoAI/AAAAAAAAT9k/21PITo7hiNU/s1600-h/IMG_2557%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2557" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2557" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iBMSunlMDcY/WGm3387T9UI/AAAAAAAAT9o/NngO0JQuOSA/IMG_2557_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cx4V48rvqrE/WGm349HIOoI/AAAAAAAAT9s/N1YaRje1QM0/s1600-h/IMG_2564%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2564" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2564" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-suvGJ-X7iho/WGm35IdP9UI/AAAAAAAAT9w/KNFm4CsWD5U/IMG_2564_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; me&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ted&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kyle,&nbsp; their son, Spearman</p> <p>This past year has gone by so fast.&nbsp; I haven’t done as much traveling as I would have liked, however I have still enjoyed this lifestyle more than I could ever have imagined.&nbsp; I’ve met a lot of people that I would never have met otherwise.&nbsp; They come from all walks of life, but have the same positive outlook and are the friendliest I have ever spent time with and of course Angel makes friends with them all. </p> <p>I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday and that you’re&nbsp; New Year bring you great joy and prosperity.&nbsp; I hope that I will meet many of you along the road.</p> <p>Thank you for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1KMcN3sctjA/WGm35ySDmXI/AAAAAAAAT90/sFHX5TltB9w/s1600-h/IMG_2548%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2548" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2548" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iCQgOyYFAKA/WGm36U21sqI/AAAAAAAAT94/RZsGs53oyfU/IMG_2548_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp; I do get cold, but this hat is a bit much.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-35256142012667467992016-11-07T19:30:00.001-08:002016-11-07T19:30:44.240-08:00Wow---How Time Flies!, Art and Tour<p>It’s hard to believe that it has been over a month since my last post.&nbsp; I must apologize to all my readers. Since Labor Day there hasn’t been much happening in the park.&nbsp; Most of the time I have my feet up looking for things to do.&nbsp; I have to thank Kim , the manager and Eric , the owner for allowing me to stay and I just helped when needed, even when it wasn’t 15 hours.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CVWnzSuNdLo/WCFGYZ09K9I/AAAAAAAAT0U/DCspxvbb2iQ/s1600-h/IMG_2354%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2354" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2354" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iZgVlG7B-Tk/WCFGY9XdsJI/AAAAAAAAT0Y/OTQDTkShJ7M/IMG_2354_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>(I finally found my new slippers that match my robe)</p> <p>One of the things that I have been doing is supporting a couple of other artists in the area.</p> <p>Be low is one of them, Christine, of DEDE Collages.&nbsp; This was her first Show held in&nbsp; Isleton where I have some of my paintings displayed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tqdij-KJSvk/WCFGZkIx_2I/AAAAAAAAT0c/7t_MiBf7KJM/s1600-h/IMG_2360%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2360" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2360" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q3GGH0y5Npc/WCFGaIomizI/AAAAAAAAT0g/KtcaFIqGmRQ/IMG_2360_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5NOWZ0FIz9g/WCFGamwalwI/AAAAAAAAT0k/ZlMf7iH5TEI/s1600-h/IMG_2359%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2359" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2359" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-moq7S9AdRIY/WCFGbNjSNPI/AAAAAAAAT0o/OqxX9N4veVI/IMG_2359_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>One of the few things that I did after the end of the Season was to create the sign announcing the Sine and Art Faire that was held in the park on two consecutive Saturdays.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X9Jl6C4RKIc/WCFGb_ZVf6I/AAAAAAAAT0s/tVgW0CwhaHc/s1600-h/IMG_2355%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2355" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2355" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vvzxYIMgrhs/WCFGcnRVSJI/AAAAAAAAT0w/o-wWJ4ztNdw/IMG_2355_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>There were quite a few vendors.&nbsp; One of them was Paulette.&nbsp; She creates cards.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LUWGWwDBLHo/WCFGdDG69jI/AAAAAAAAT00/i3TUz93UjE4/s1600-h/IMG_2384%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2384" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2384" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dEc-vV0F2C0/WCFGd646PmI/AAAAAAAAT04/cpOKml4pgWY/IMG_2384_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-esz9uaNf-mg/WCFGem6u6lI/AAAAAAAAT08/NFE3bepATyU/s1600-h/IMG_2388%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2388" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2388" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0DREfCZKOss/WCFGffXhw7I/AAAAAAAAT1A/UaFWOIEQPXA/IMG_2388_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>After the Faire was over she came back to my MH for a visit.&nbsp; We had a great visit, however when I packed up my stuff in the car, I messed up and broke the door latch on the rear doors of my Mini </p> <p>Later in the week I went to the dealer to find out how much it would cost to fix it.&nbsp; Can you believe how much things cost at a dealer?&nbsp; I checked with my son and he advised me to wait until he could take a look of it.&nbsp; He was able to get the doors open and repair the latch.&nbsp; Instead of over $700.00 it only cost about $130 for the part in addition to the $175.00 for the cost of the quote.&nbsp; </p> <p>One other good thing that happened while I was waiting for the quote, I sold the two paintings below to a woman that was also waiting for her car.&nbsp; It was kind of neat that a perfect stranger would do that. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_9_mTjcR2g/WCFGgQ6FQqI/AAAAAAAAT1E/1oYOrif5b4c/s1600-h/IMG_2390%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2390" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2390" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hWjYTJuWnLU/WCFGg-cWBgI/AAAAAAAAT1I/WeBGCpO1EE4/IMG_2390_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--xX9FeOSZ_A/WCFGhqLQg3I/AAAAAAAAT1M/w12FFFp12dQ/s1600-h/IMG_2391%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2391" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2391" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BuA4HECbEo8/WCFGiehN3yI/AAAAAAAAT1Q/bikO2H_hE5s/IMG_2391_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>A couple of weeks later John and I toured the USS Hornet docked in Alameda.&nbsp; After it was de-commissioned, it was scheduled to be scraped, but was saved to create a museum.&nbsp; If anyone is interested in our military history, it would be a great thing to support.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_PSnSgpoPR8/WCFGj1F78dI/AAAAAAAAT1U/9ljwNfoRBuE/s1600-h/IMG_2474%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2474" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2474" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tvduIf-K8fc/WCFGkZMW-DI/AAAAAAAAT1Y/a5SXZooklKI/IMG_2474_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>The USS Hornet was the Carrier that retrieved the Astronauts from the Apollo 11 and 12.</p> <p>Below is the capsule and the airstream where they were quarantined.</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6hpQcj0yAPM/WCFGlQYz0dI/AAAAAAAAT1c/lyr54hJKU9k/s1600-h/IMG_2403%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2403" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2403" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h8jX5zhFBCQ/WCFGmAFaISI/AAAAAAAAT1g/5bmNuL3YZaM/IMG_2403_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iQDyWVeB5OQ/WCFGmy5LAeI/AAAAAAAAT1k/f075JXg8VBU/s1600-h/IMG_2447%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2447" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2447" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YfdJov71CG8/WCFGnEeYLwI/AAAAAAAAT1o/mMkhe_f_0I0/IMG_2447_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2F59nlKO9XQ/WCFGnzhcloI/AAAAAAAAT1s/_RfXGCbClwU/s1600-h/IMG_2444%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2444" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2444" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lbBFZEaVofE/WCFGoV_vN2I/AAAAAAAAT1w/iwDR-G1pUys/IMG_2444_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wJvf_exTPPE/WCFGpKf-BUI/AAAAAAAAT10/pOHn7o4QEI8/s1600-h/IMG_2446%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2446" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2446" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7U6X_417SQw/WCFGpmphR-I/AAAAAAAAT14/vVHFrBO6c-M/IMG_2446_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> Does anyone out there remember sitting in a living room similar to this to watch the recovery?</p> <p>On the lower hanger decks there were many exhibits from that era.&nbsp; They covered many of the other carriers as well as the women in the Navy.</p> <p>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CQ0IQE6FixM/WCFGqUZqY0I/AAAAAAAAT18/oEOic0C3oPM/s1600-h/IMG_2443%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2443" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2443" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1_yHFn0unGk/WCFGq51mPVI/AAAAAAAAT2A/V5zlkZWZa_0/IMG_2443_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P5dRyyq8Hx8/WCFGrpZtBQI/AAAAAAAAT2E/NJToTR8PB4Y/s1600-h/IMG_2445%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2445" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2445" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zwCtJH89KuY/WCFGsFMvS8I/AAAAAAAAT2I/bT8fh9qETDo/IMG_2445_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp; </p> <p>After walking through all of the exhibits on the lower decks, we headed up to the flight deck. I actually walked from one end of the deck to the other while we waited for a docent to lead a tour of the “Island” .The Island is that tall thing, six flights above the flight deck where they actually run the ship.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZFnKEQKLczg/WCFGsp-U0ZI/AAAAAAAAT2M/c2jAE2W7VHk/s1600-h/IMG_2450%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2450" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2450" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yL3H05E9Zc0/WCFGtNADIcI/AAAAAAAAT2Q/HEAQ26v82FU/IMG_2450_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OIMynw529oI/WCFGt_V7s_I/AAAAAAAAT2U/jLLkPB4Pr70/s1600-h/IMG_2451%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2451" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2451" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eEAOC934Chk/WCFGuUPfRHI/AAAAAAAAT2Y/8PhXKp8Md5A/IMG_2451_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UsleCMx4OrY/WCFGvdi25vI/AAAAAAAAT2c/Z7voeGFXJzY/s1600-h/IMG_2452%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2452" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2452" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aPi9hmDuYfg/WCFGv8nQ_UI/AAAAAAAAT2g/sjWUStHIzK4/IMG_2452_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nFrezEEXNsg/WCFGwy7cANI/AAAAAAAAT2k/uwNZc9mpad0/s1600-h/IMG_2454%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2454" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2454" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ysbuQnKNVno/WCFGxQ1e_FI/AAAAAAAAT2o/8XrwEgy2ATs/IMG_2454_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aHMCuEMiwwg/WCFGyB_wzPI/AAAAAAAAT2s/ktSrumUoSBE/s1600-h/IMG_2458%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2458" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2458" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qDGO8X1j7go/WCFGySlANCI/AAAAAAAAT2w/XQ3vsx5OBzI/IMG_2458_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kbCn39yULxw/WCFGzKeziII/AAAAAAAAT20/ZNjwOLbpbcI/s1600-h/IMG_2466%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2466" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2466" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-delruGl4SZs/WCFGzlQb42I/AAAAAAAAT24/44hbyZP-OLM/IMG_2466_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>Looking out of the window at the top of the Island is San Francisco. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0LLJw_hShGM/WCFG0l_7IuI/AAAAAAAAT28/14SGwuhOE4I/s1600-h/IMG_2469%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2469" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2469" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q2C6y8toCQY/WCFG1GVfWlI/AAAAAAAAT3A/NIvEB8SCMVw/IMG_2469_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O7tPm5NRVz8/WCFG107RtcI/AAAAAAAAT3E/tQeUBK-Ndfg/s1600-h/IMG_2462%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2462" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2462" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w1CwnEQSQ7s/WCFG2aWdDzI/AAAAAAAAT3I/imi_wX26tJo/IMG_2462_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>It was a great trip and well worth the effort and the walking, even if it took me a day to recover.</p> <p>I just had to put this picture in of Angel and Bentley ( a neighbor’s dog).&nbsp; Angel wasn’t very happy that he was on her pillow.&nbsp; He wanted to play, but she wasn’t having anything to do with him.</p> <p>She is much happier being by herself and with me.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l0KPMH88gq4/WCFG3KpXJ6I/AAAAAAAAT3M/5cDcFPm1fps/s1600-h/IMG_2483%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2483" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2483" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zVhMZm9qol0/WCFG3vkUWxI/AAAAAAAAT3Q/Hsm2ncM49Ls/IMG_2483_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>I sure hope the you all are having a wonderful Fall.&nbsp; It has been beautiful here.&nbsp; We have moved back to China Camp State Park in San Rafael.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rATeb9wkn38/WCFG4VqfLDI/AAAAAAAAT3U/s32w564nQ7o/s1600-h/IMG_2494%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2494" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2494" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9yIHZziO4IA/WCFG479tdbI/AAAAAAAAT3Y/lBRBXaXfAjI/IMG_2494_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>How humiliating!&nbsp; Mom got me a new Halloween Costume,&nbsp; I’m supposed to be a Triceratops dinosaur.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-64611036360311243092016-09-15T21:10:00.001-07:002016-09-15T21:10:19.749-07:00Art Day in Benicia, Birthday, Wine Train<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nGVwXc5m-iE/V9tu4sHANBI/AAAAAAAATvw/48-gUO0EAxQ/s1600-h/DSCN0559%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0559" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0559" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l8m_6Tr4N-M/V9tu7CqN80I/AAAAAAAATv0/OYJGTwszyww/DSCN0559_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>I usually go into Benicia once a month to check on my art and take advantage of their open studio to paint.&nbsp; Below is a new installation of lighted art panels by one of the artists/owners.&nbsp; The lights actually change colors.&nbsp; The picture just doesn’t do it&nbsp; justice.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-59mLSOeRgw8/V9tu-dJvZEI/AAAAAAAATv4/NQYXOt-lwDc/s1600-h/IMG_2271%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2271" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2271" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AQ1cMYPLa9w/V9tu-2zDOLI/AAAAAAAATv8/uQRKekjOW0A/IMG_2271_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--7SYLL_xpTU/V9tvFAwlJ2I/AAAAAAAATwA/BiBkVW_dQ7E/s1600-h/IMG_2273%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2273" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2273" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QOCo_hRHJO0/V9tvJIDiv-I/AAAAAAAATwE/RdjKGdfkrg8/IMG_2273_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>After leaving&nbsp; Benicia, I headed over to Walnut Creek to meet Ted at the Walnut Creek Yacht Club to celebrate my Birthday.&nbsp; Thank you Ted.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k7Ev2d9tOXw/V9tvQaAD2ZI/AAAAAAAATwI/rCj8UOcSHZE/s1600-h/IMG_2272%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2272" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2272" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-35TCMrB7pSI/V9tvSH8wgJI/AAAAAAAATwM/kMS3o-lQLEo/IMG_2272_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Then on the weekend I was surprised to discover that Charlotte and her family were camping in the park for the Labor Day Weekend.&nbsp; They are members of the same church where I belong.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--kzbG25lXBw/V9tvWDH_FgI/AAAAAAAATwQ/rElRDmTgnlU/s1600-h/IMG_2274%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2274" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2274" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HIXIFx028JU/V9tvXCpvHMI/AAAAAAAATwU/FPpPQe7O6YY/IMG_2274_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Since this would be the last weekend of the season and the movie would be Dinosaurs”, I got some of the parents to help out with arts and crafts so that I could do face painting.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1IAYpl1B6RQ/V9tvaY9z9SI/AAAAAAAATwY/hd_3g5RGocw/s1600-h/IMG_2277%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2277" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2277" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cPITV7iCTuY/V9tvbAhNACI/AAAAAAAATwc/23uxejp7KKM/IMG_2277_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>The kids all love to have their faces painted.</p> <p>I’m beginning to get “Hitch-Itch” and since I can’t do anything about it until November 1st I have been re-arranging things in the coach.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UsTtBY_3Jmg/V9tvdODGakI/AAAAAAAATwg/rIlXL6GPyqk/s1600-h/IMG_2285%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2285" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2285" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aLfrDyLd46E/V9tvfnDJ8rI/AAAAAAAATwk/GeegRXSd3iA/IMG_2285_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="101" height="138"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-37P6Yla6R-I/V9tvjioxW9I/AAAAAAAATwo/IVI_AJNU2WQ/s1600-h/IMG_2286%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2286" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2286" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R2QnJKdIUt8/V9tvklqAfJI/AAAAAAAATws/w2ZfD7XsQU0/IMG_2286_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="99" height="136"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1YS6Y9BiOS4/V9tvlfNv_jI/AAAAAAAATww/DE8cO4l8Swo/s1600-h/IMG_2287%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2287" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2287" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QdN0msogDtU/V9twQmgUNBI/AAAAAAAATw0/eQeK88vAwWc/IMG_2287_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="99" height="133"></a></p> <p>The bed is where the dinette is, the bench is where the bed was and now I will be able to use the chairs in front.&nbsp; This is all a bit of experimentation.&nbsp; Someday I hope to downsize and I’m seeing if I can live in a smaller space.&nbsp; The other reason is that I have to adjust the support for the bed. I made it too big.&nbsp; Now if I can only figure out how to finance the downsizing, I’m sure that I can live even smaller than I do now.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Any one need a paper weight?&nbsp; Same stones, painting on both sides.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1MIkzASgonc/V9twSOWegRI/AAAAAAAATw4/EH2R7cHD4-c/s1600-h/IMG_2289%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2289" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2289" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ePMwHDvRSjo/V9twTGqXwyI/AAAAAAAATw8/gYLoHZy0rwU/IMG_2289_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="142"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fqAUSTU0Dis/V9twTowFavI/AAAAAAAATxA/bo_4JTK7WZ8/s1600-h/IMG_2288%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2288" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2288" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sJlhWzKyDD4/V9twUnlujnI/AAAAAAAATxE/OSLmFv7rHd0/IMG_2288_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="175" height="139"></a></p> <p>A friend that I met in Rio Vista wanted to celebrate my birthday too.&nbsp; Neither one of us had been on the Napa Valley Wine Train, so that’s where we went&nbsp; yesterday.&nbsp; </p> <p>This is John and me just before we got on the train.&nbsp; It left Napa at a slow pace heading north to St. Helena.&nbsp; On the way there we had a complimentary wine to taste and our first glass of wine along with a fruit, cheese and cracker plate.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7blXtnfz5tQ/V9twVI2SYoI/AAAAAAAATxI/Qufp781p0zw/s1600-h/IMG_2312%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2312" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2312" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-irjsQEj5Cuo/V9twVuHczsI/AAAAAAAATxM/r9IvARqtLDM/IMG_2312_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="212" height="163"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MVGudERzRgU/V9twXUjrMyI/AAAAAAAATxQ/W-E3YyETXoE/s1600-h/IMG_2316%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2316" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2316" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J1zEW2wFHLA/V9twX1_bwcI/AAAAAAAATxU/nPTUA0CEGtQ/IMG_2316_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="166" height="224"></a></p> <p>There was a 20 minute wait in St. Helena while they moved the engines from the north end of the train to the south end for the return trip.&nbsp; We then moved to the dining car for lunch and our second glass of&nbsp; wine.&nbsp; We both chose the Salmon which was delicious.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r2ScHFMo1ho/V9twY1FWvhI/AAAAAAAATxY/cffGETNY738/s1600-h/IMG_2347%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2347" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2347" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CfJoSprQ0Ew/V9twZSJXo3I/AAAAAAAATxc/gFFXng_g0p8/IMG_2347_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--XasGz_cPpc/V9twaUYQrUI/AAAAAAAATxg/GjAyoCcLazY/s1600-h/IMG_2326%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2326" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2326" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AkY8My16nm0/V9twbQINkXI/AAAAAAAATxk/-YrBcT2ie70/IMG_2326_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>There were ten cars plus the engines, one of them was the kitchen and one was a domed car.&nbsp; The entire trip took about 4 hours.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qKBUekbaQrs/V9twcEzT0DI/AAAAAAAATxo/24mtWukBQf4/s1600-h/IMG_2345%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2345" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2345" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sbeGuLdNQKk/V9twdcjHkRI/AAAAAAAATxs/-G81lhN8KIg/IMG_2345_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="154"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KgKMV46ryjM/V9twhfSZxkI/AAAAAAAATxw/9PQLN2k-BWs/s1600-h/IMG_2344%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2344" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2344" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cA8eE4rMEiM/V9twlpF4QbI/AAAAAAAATx0/jyTm7qq0pQg/IMG_2344_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="195" height="154"></a></p> <p>Both John and I really enjoyed the experience.&nbsp; Thank you John.</p> <p>Now that the season is over, I no longer have to do the fishing derby, arts and crafts&nbsp; or the movie night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What he (the owner) has me working on is an event ,&nbsp; Wine and Art Faire.&nbsp; It will be wine tasting local wines and artists selling their art.&nbsp; It will be on two consecutive Saturdays, 9/24 and 10/1.&nbsp; The Sunday in between&nbsp; we&nbsp; are having a yard sale throughout the park for long term&nbsp; campers and workampers.&nbsp;&nbsp; I will participate in both.</p> <p>My next move won’t be until the 1st of November, because the camp hosts at China Camp won’t be leaving until then.&nbsp; So I will be spending the winter at China Camp State Park again.&nbsp; I will also be working on where I will go next summer.</p> <p>That’s what has been going on here.&nbsp;&nbsp; I hope that you all have had a great summer.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hMkcO0P7bP4/V9twpiqHw6I/AAAAAAAATx4/l1tiVYFECD8/s1600-h/IMG_2283%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2283" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2283" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xthYmorgidE/V9twqv-yWTI/AAAAAAAATx8/jYVuXR2z9U0/IMG_2283_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>&nbsp; Taking in the sun, watching Mom.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-20018448666492524422016-08-30T12:08:00.001-07:002016-08-30T12:08:52.202-07:00Little Bit Of Work, Travel, Painting and Relaxing<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9DUz7pFZRB4/V8XZS0UeflI/AAAAAAAATos/7zc5JmXb9u8/s1600-h/IMG_0271%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0271" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0271" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gk1u4bZA_Qg/V8XZT4OBJZI/AAAAAAAATow/tWuzuooOkHY/IMG_0271_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="196" height="244"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Self Portrait in Watercolor</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nq9jlXxQht8/V8XZU9eBBNI/AAAAAAAATo0/DKDZYg8A8e0/s1600-h/DSCN0438%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0438" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0438" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kQzICxxRkEo/V8XZVYRMH4I/AAAAAAAATo4/mHNcT1UGdmk/DSCN0438_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="147" height="119"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gTLKTJyxGD4/V8XZWDxZ50I/AAAAAAAATo8/SEXGXwyJiSM/s1600-h/DSCN0444%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0444" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0444" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NPUbpj3M0N4/V8XZWoNur5I/AAAAAAAATpA/AdUTepotuMQ/DSCN0444_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="148" height="119"></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9RZts_XOaJ4/V8XZXoycp2I/AAAAAAAATpE/vvzTYDLFz90/s1600-h/DSCN0447%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0447" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0447" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lEPgtDdb-yg/V8XZYHYwi5I/AAAAAAAATpI/3qd8Rnk-668/DSCN0447_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="147" height="114"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Road trip with John and Angel to Bodega Bay.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5g6ViWBg5kM/V8XZY0V3s9I/AAAAAAAATpM/ljoDU_KfrOc/s1600-h/DSCN0469%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0469" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0469" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5WA1WwAqwTw/V8XZZbwn5UI/AAAAAAAATpQ/z62Z80nBkzY/DSCN0469_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Angel at the Pet Parade in Rio Vista</p> <p>Then at some time I have to work to pay for my space.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wlRq28Sf3po/V8XZaYNID2I/AAAAAAAATpU/DIk3p4mJaWQ/s1600-h/DSCN0437%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0437" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0437" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BeyHrQS1v2E/V8XZbJW0Q1I/AAAAAAAATpY/5X0JVlww4L0/DSCN0437_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-93iIwcPO5_0/V8XZb-SiCfI/AAAAAAAATpc/9O12skp5ZBw/s1600-h/IMG_2215%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2215" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2215" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s8OMYJhSm1o/V8XZcelQANI/AAAAAAAATpg/fl5Xjj3TvPU/IMG_2215_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fishing Derby&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crafts with kids and parents</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9iiCDEZbIlo/V8XZdDzD3WI/AAAAAAAATpk/ULu2Z8_-fVc/s1600-h/IMG_2220%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2220" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2220" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XHk4DEKiTYo/V8XZd3VsXNI/AAAAAAAATpo/zAoAwh53skg/IMG_2220_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; relaxing in new hammock</p> <p>The trip to Sausalito and Marin Headlands and marine Mammal Center</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dlZJ0RjXJeE/V8XZegHCSBI/AAAAAAAATps/KOFyWJNX5v0/s1600-h/DSCN0478%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0478" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0478" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QWmd7Cm_0Gw/V8XZfavjv8I/AAAAAAAATpw/Jq5_J__iN9s/DSCN0478_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; (information in previous post)</p> <p>Then there was last week:</p> <p>I needed to go into San Rafael to pickup my renewed Driver’s License and drop off my application for another Passport (mine expired over 10 years ago).&nbsp; After that I went into Corte Madera to Mini of Marin to get a bracket for my front license plate.</p> <p>As long as I was in the area I decided to check out Fort Baker on the North East side of the Golden Gate Bridge also in Sausalito.&nbsp; When John and I were here, we didn’t have time to explore this part of the Marin Headlands Recreation Area.&nbsp; This time I wanted to take some time and do some painting.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-afYm1_RiPfI/V8XZgKr7A5I/AAAAAAAATp0/hW5-0bpAIBk/s1600-h/DSCN0520%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0520" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0520" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K8M0a4HOo48/V8XZgxp6YhI/AAAAAAAATp4/t_DjFP8dPtM/DSCN0520_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ibtec16OAKk/V8XZhhQVNmI/AAAAAAAATp8/c_cDQB7-55s/s1600-h/DSCN0518%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0518" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0518" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--GciUHtGbmI/V8XZiPkObfI/AAAAAAAATqA/we-uMRO9zqY/DSCN0518_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Angel was checking out some seagulls.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; North side of GGB.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f7nVjCzso6k/V8XZi3pVt4I/AAAAAAAATqE/QA_KJCCvlwc/s1600-h/DSCN0529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0529" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0529" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zqgGzlpgp1k/V8XZjTtedRI/AAAAAAAATqI/bNNcxTfvYEc/DSCN0529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kbHx4Rwpx3A/V8XZkB4MRxI/AAAAAAAATqM/YbDv0AwCFXI/s1600-h/DSCN0519%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0519" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0519" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dk1ac16UgZQ/V8XZkpgoHGI/AAAAAAAATqQ/xqCW072Hw0Q/DSCN0519_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>There is also a marina&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and of course, Fort Baker.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qeq_czmsjDk/V8XZl1YrtEI/AAAAAAAATqU/BfcUjPWjGL8/s1600-h/DSCN0525%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0525" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0525" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2kVMTrVc9Yo/V8XZmSgtoRI/AAAAAAAATqY/h7s9M46iimc/DSCN0525_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Seagulls</p> <p>It was quite busy on the water and just a bit hazy , windsurfers, Ferries and sailboats&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7LqJ36dnhxU/V8XZm9O_J5I/AAAAAAAATqc/B3bjwR6BO8g/s1600-h/DSCN0547%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0547" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0547" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YpFTAZW4yzo/V8XZnQU-S7I/AAAAAAAATqg/6acgGTZEldE/DSCN0547_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M6ctEGYr4OY/V8XZoHLWBlI/AAAAAAAATqk/NhIFVHTNEHs/s1600-h/DSCN0539%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0539" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0539" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cAY1aLBmBpY/V8XZpYZ8iiI/AAAAAAAATqo/ju7XowXesgw/DSCN0539_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xksZ93aBiak/V8XZqDuxIcI/AAAAAAAATqs/tSzfqhNwkA8/s1600-h/DSCN0537%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0537" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0537" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RbVwtfI8i10/V8XZqqAnGrI/AAAAAAAATqw/T1FPEWDnHps/DSCN0537_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VPlymFE8bf0/V8XZrAFmuYI/AAAAAAAATq0/i7xKkYatbEY/s1600-h/DSCN0538%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0538" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0538" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PlBmX0XCmFI/V8XZr90eylI/AAAAAAAATq4/EaMsghfSmYc/DSCN0538_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Here’s the watercolor sketch that I did.&nbsp; It was too windy and it was getting late.&nbsp; I wanted to get started before rush hour. As it was it took about two hours to get home.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9TTaikHQmnw/V8XZsd8YXnI/AAAAAAAATq8/h8iejWDZLVs/s1600-h/DSCN0549%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0549" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0549" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8jgMKKNhWOU/V8XZs0NPa_I/AAAAAAAATrA/EwuZpLYBlTQ/DSCN0549_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="166"></a></p> <p>Finally home.&nbsp; This is another possible painting of the Water Tower in Isleton about 5 miles away, where I have more artwork in a gallery.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X5OlcnpH4fw/V8XZtndlNfI/AAAAAAAATrE/1WLOjQ9DPjI/s1600-h/DSCN0515%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0515" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0515" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Eb0Ti_ma-DA/V8XZuRc-K_I/AAAAAAAATrI/M0_ZMkCc6FY/DSCN0515_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>So that’s what we’ve been doing. How about you?&nbsp; I hope that you all are enjoying your Summer.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1qruUFOKylo/V8XZu8sGOaI/AAAAAAAATrM/Ds86WS8jZY8/s1600-h/IMG_2252%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2252" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2252" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MfyZBEtKye4/V8XZvk9Wn8I/AAAAAAAATrQ/2PK1ND5OyRs/IMG_2252_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Eco-mhftQio/V8XZwbhgBBI/AAAAAAAATrU/v8wGCcoInR4/s1600-h/IMG_0278%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0278" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0278" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5RvZVR6vp0o/V8XZw8E4toI/AAAAAAAATrY/xkEABdmUXgk/IMG_0278_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>In this extra pic, Mom is scratching just the right spot.&nbsp; It feels sooooooo good. Then more relaxing!!!!!!</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-45173112219332926702016-08-16T12:19:00.001-07:002016-08-16T12:19:32.915-07:00Road Trip to Marine Headlands<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vp2gIY0ISy0/V7Nm0pnyKQI/AAAAAAAATks/zlLFPBJBGc4/s1600-h/DSCN0508%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0508" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0508" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BVYVFBYY2ZQ/V7Nm1ajSqaI/AAAAAAAATkw/lyrjXsXpDu4/DSCN0508_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>After not leaving the park (except for shopping), it was time for a road trip!&nbsp; Earlier that week I had seen a production of “On the road with Rob” on TV where he visited the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito.&nbsp; It seemed like it would be an interesting place to visit.&nbsp; So I called up a friend, John, to see if he would like to go on a road trip.&nbsp; Every 2nd and 4th Sundays they have a free Science talk at the center, (subject changes each month).&nbsp; That’s where we headed early Sunday morning.&nbsp; Angel had to stay home and fellow workamper, Jeanne would check on her and take her for a walk.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jzF-C76PwCk/V7Nm2BgobRI/AAAAAAAATk0/b86-q5FgMko/s1600-h/DSCN0509%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0509" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0509" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uk_X-LrzYxY/V7Nm2yInCQI/AAAAAAAATk4/6QVaAoCntwY/DSCN0509_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hzxjtZP8HVs/V7Nm32zLnJI/AAAAAAAATk8/NpestR_DnfU/s1600-h/DSCN0510%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0510" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0510" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VVZZWTkz4Lg/V7Nm4mZ02NI/AAAAAAAATlA/L9izAQzjt5U/DSCN0510_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Just some of the literature that I picked up to learn about the area.&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HcfL3kM_wC0/V7Nm5LQQsuI/AAAAAAAATlE/vov0spoZrCM/s1600-h/DSCN0485%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0485" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0485" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-prYHfEuPw8U/V7Nm5_yzM2I/AAAAAAAATlI/vxOU6LV8FuA/DSCN0485_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Not only is the Marine Mammal Center located in the Headlands, but the Headlands was also occupied by the military from WWII throughout the Cold War.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T9QvM7RtC6o/V7Nm6tCEpWI/AAAAAAAATlM/ypfeyQCVshs/s1600-h/DSCN0476%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0476" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0476" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4zzWAmLA_9o/V7Nm7B7avmI/AAAAAAAATlQ/i9yW3Kh3xCE/DSCN0476_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pRaS1XlUUWQ/V7Nm79SnP5I/AAAAAAAATlU/615zwDD9gdQ/s1600-h/DSCN0477%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0477" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0477" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hncm8XrqDBg/V7Nm8ogsqmI/AAAAAAAATlY/o9Y3qztMynI/DSCN0477_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xMPGsQSbvds/V7Nm9N54PbI/AAAAAAAATlc/8o5Jm08VY6I/s1600-h/DSCN0478%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0478" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0478" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D4QUmRDlaRM/V7Nm90EOknI/AAAAAAAATlg/vjCbiVBB6ig/DSCN0478_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qeepsNEHrGM/V7Nm-7jMnlI/AAAAAAAATlk/Jp-OZZwm758/s1600-h/DSCN0480%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0480" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mN74ScMdHLs/V7Nm_rihexI/AAAAAAAATlo/jyb8Ui_eQeA/DSCN0480_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-drN3zGYKtBE/V7NnAjtwnFI/AAAAAAAATls/CH6ZA_4cUs8/s1600-h/DSCN0481%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0481" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0481" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zrFJBRDi558/V7NnBKAXkhI/AAAAAAAATlw/i2t89wJrlF8/DSCN0481_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="149" height="120"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eJ8W_XU8TdQ/V7NnB58KYoI/AAAAAAAATl0/xvIllEtaFwM/s1600-h/DSCN0482%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0482" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0482" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u4Su9DdjhCM/V7NnCiaYodI/AAAAAAAATl4/8fpiOisl90o/DSCN0482_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="147" height="122"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1hrXMA4_TZ8/V7NnDSpLnQI/AAAAAAAATl8/B8heolVe_n0/s1600-h/DSCN0483%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0483" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0483" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B5WCJAik760/V7NnEC1z67I/AAAAAAAATmA/KAAwzjmk374/DSCN0483_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="144" height="120"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; More information signs.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This facility has the largest marine mammal rehabilitation hospital in the world.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CUUKmNZOQ5Y/V7NnE-YI1DI/AAAAAAAATmE/BMo4T44FLjQ/s1600-h/DSCN0486%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0486" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0486" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MO4p_q7OUMo/V7NnFtwAmgI/AAAAAAAATmI/qOtuMrqzYFE/DSCN0486_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>After we left the Center we explored the area, taking all the side roads.&nbsp; Above is Fort Cronkite.&nbsp; Right near there is Rodeo Beach where there were a lot of people picnicking and surfing.&nbsp; From there we drove up towards the lighthouse past the Nike Missile Site (which, unfortunately was closed until later in the week- that’s another trip)</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_4CDIG-t5CQ/V7NnGQHXU8I/AAAAAAAATmM/BhRIxcwYGT0/s1600-h/DSCN0490%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0490" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0490" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HtEY-iXEMhQ/V7NnG6FNgoI/AAAAAAAATmQ/aG0WkIijBnc/DSCN0490_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="127"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DkkqMq_tdNc/V7NnH9-0dXI/AAAAAAAATmU/IStH6yP7kGo/s1600-h/DSCN0494%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0494" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0494" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4pgywEIEBDw/V7NnIR9rt3I/AAAAAAAATmY/cOPU3laONrQ/DSCN0494_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="160" height="124"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BrjD6ICVOlg/V7NnJFHHGkI/AAAAAAAATmc/SzrQFMmQlpk/s1600-h/DSCN0495%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0495" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0495" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bF4Q33mQ7FY/V7NnJ5SmqgI/AAAAAAAATmg/6qHZbX_pvGE/DSCN0495_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="159" height="123"></a></p> <p>At the top of the Headlands are located the Batteries, this one is Battery Wallace where there was a big gun protecting San Francisco and the west coast during WWII.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zg4J1a_2TUY/V7NnKX_a9nI/AAAAAAAATmk/v0vhfbAIBrk/s1600-h/DSCN0497%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0497" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0497" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UAFg7F6CZzo/V7NnLBgXlSI/AAAAAAAATmo/gOcvv4fAyCs/DSCN0497_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YYxzGju_MDQ/V7NnL0sdTPI/AAAAAAAATms/ZJaUMCChbdE/s1600-h/DSCN0493%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0493" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0493" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8zQttOfY7Zg/V7NnMQlem-I/AAAAAAAATmw/u7pVaVWsO38/DSCN0493_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L5WMyZ0NEcs/V7NnNJ3TjCI/AAAAAAAATm0/1B1gKakAXSM/s1600-h/DSCN0499%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0499" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0499" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rZb8WLyH3pQ/V7NnN90l9zI/AAAAAAAATm4/dg5UKBp9lQw/DSCN0499_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c4duCVD7zCs/V7NnOkTod_I/AAAAAAAATm8/UwzZjqIpjPY/s1600-h/DSCN0498%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0498" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0498" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HcYK4JkINmM/V7NnPelvKQI/AAAAAAAATnA/86NwjUsDqhU/DSCN0498_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>When you look to the east the views are magnificent.&nbsp; The Golden Gate Bridge would come in and out of view because of the Marine Layer.&nbsp; Most of the time you couldn’t even see the city of San Francisco.&nbsp; I could have stayed there for a long, long time, except for the wind, (and the crowds).&nbsp; I’ll have to go back during the week and maybe do some&nbsp; painting.&nbsp; These pictures just can’t compete with the real thing.</p> <p>From here we stopped for lunch in Sausalito and then did a little wandering over to Tiburon and then back to Hwy 101 and home.&nbsp; All in&nbsp; all it was a nice trip.&nbsp; Neither one of us had been to the Marine Headlands, even though John has lived in CA all his life and the closest that I had been was to the Battery overlooking the bridge and Fort Baker.&nbsp; That will be another trip.&nbsp; If you are out this way and get a chance, check it out.&nbsp; (Just a “heads up” , There is a one lane tunnel that may have up to a 5 minute wait depending on traffic when entering the headlands off of 101.)</p> <p>I hope that you all are having a great summer.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8jd1c1IpShU/V7NnQIXI7NI/AAAAAAAATnE/6q1ocWQ5PBk/s1600-h/DSCN0372%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0372" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0372" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ucvc8axfZaA/V7NnQwuojHI/AAAAAAAATnI/hMHnUNFken0/DSCN0372_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> Are you sure I can’t come with you?</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-84008109441420321102016-08-05T15:53:00.001-07:002016-08-05T15:53:28.552-07:00Nearing The End Of The Season<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ESBmcmnLPUs/V6UYc0-b3aI/AAAAAAAATjk/4ukbkapEKcY/s1600-h/IMG_2208%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2208" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2208" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lA3zmIn9bJ0/V6UYiPw64qI/AAAAAAAATjo/5Vx0a-znL94/IMG_2208_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>It is nearing the end of the summer season.&nbsp; All the programs are scheduled through Labor Day.&nbsp; That’s all that I have to plan for crafts for the kids and pick out some movies for Movie Night.&nbsp; I’m not sure what I will be doing after that as far as activities are concerned, but we will be having a swap meet of some sort towards the end of September and are planning that.</p> <p>My plans are to be here until some time in October.&nbsp; Once the current Camp Hosts leave I can move in to their space at China Camp, where I was last winter. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U21Z-t6QkCo/V6UYmKCt8PI/AAAAAAAATjs/vTCDAf9TIsU/s1600-h/IMG_2109%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2109" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2109" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8hpNNo0ao-4/V6UYpZ8-svI/AAAAAAAATjw/tkidfm1dxTs/IMG_2109_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>In the meantime here in the Delta, the weather has been quite nice.&nbsp; The last few days it has gotten up to the mid 80’s with the nights in the mid 50’s.&nbsp; or me that’s perfect weather.&nbsp; Before that we had several days in the 100”s. not very comfortable.&nbsp; I am so glad that electricity is included, as&nbsp; the A/C was on even when I wasn’t home, Angel was.&nbsp; </p> <p>I did have to go to the DMV in Vacaville to renew my driver’s license and the plates for my Mini Cooper.&nbsp; For some reason there wasn’t a front plate on the car when I bought it last August and I was lucky that I never got a ticket for it, so I had to get a brand new set of plates with a new number.&nbsp; Going to the DMV is not one of my favorite things to do.&nbsp; I would have had to wait until next week to get an appointment, so took my chances and got there by 9:00am.&nbsp; Because they were shorthanded,&nbsp; I didn’t get out of there until nearly 2:00pm.&nbsp; I also (unexpectedly) had to take a test (I passed) and get a new picture taken.&nbsp; Oh well, you do what you’ve have to do.&nbsp; </p> <p>It seems like every thing that I have to do, I have to go at least 30 + miles, to do it. Where I’m at is that far from any place that has all the stores and facilities that I go to in any direction.&nbsp; There are also bridges that have to be crossed that you have to wait for when there is a boat going under, even the sailboats or other boats that have antennas.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5m4s4l1mcKk/V6UYvAHI7DI/AAAAAAAATj0/ytc6yjPf1oE/s1600-h/IMG_2160%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2160" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2160" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dh9Yb_ofgkE/V6UYyBT69zI/AAAAAAAATj4/FAwL5P0XOSA/IMG_2160_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>Another place that I have to got to at least once a month is to Benicia where I have to check on the artwork that is there on consignment.&nbsp; I usually go on Thursdays because I can actually paint in open studio.&nbsp; I did another self portrait in watercolor.&nbsp; When I got home I continued going through my STUFF, trying to get ready for the swap meet.&nbsp; I want to purge about half of my things.&nbsp; Recently, I have been thinking about downsizing again to a class C.&nbsp; My thinking is that I would be able to camp host in more State or Federal Parks where they have smaller sites and if I have less stuff to put away I can move more often.&nbsp; This might take me awhile (years?), I still have to figure out how to do it (??$$$??). </p> <p>At least that’s what I’ve been doing.&nbsp; I hope that you all are having a great summer.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GzU5fSrnMx0/V6UY4FV_PLI/AAAAAAAATj8/bb5hUUqd6io/s1600-h/IMG_2101%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2101" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2101" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vQVLP4wwJyM/V6UY5xZ8WaI/AAAAAAAATkA/E2Vr88YWrmw/IMG_2101_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-5790568189007357892016-07-26T19:29:00.001-07:002016-07-26T19:29:46.196-07:00Time ????? Where Has It Gone<p>I can’t believe that it has been nearly 6 weeks since my last post.&nbsp; These weeks have been so frustrating.&nbsp; </p> <p>I use my photos to formulate what I will write about and I have had trouble getting my photos from my phone into a separate folder that I can access and put into my blog.&nbsp; I would love to post from my IPad instead of my lap top, but Live Writer isn’t compatible . with the IPad.&nbsp; Yes,&nbsp; I know that I can post directly using Blogger on the IPad, but I can’t access all my photos from there.&nbsp; I take photos with the IPhone, the IPad, my Cannon and my Nikon and all pictures are not accessible.</p> <p>The other problem that I have had is to getting used to Windows 10.&nbsp; There is a huge learning curve.&nbsp; It doesn’t help that my internet connection is not that good.&nbsp; The connection at the Park is very sloooow and sometimes I can’t even get on, so most of the time I use my IPhone Hotspot, but of course it uses data.&nbsp; My son has set it up to use a signal booster for the Park Wi-Fi,&nbsp; but sometimes&nbsp; I give up on it and go back to the phone.</p> <p>*************************************************************************************************</p> <p>As to what I have been doing&nbsp; ???????</p> <p>I have been painting and sorting.&nbsp; Some of these paintings are on consignment at a studio in Benicia, CA, “Once Upon A Canvas”, located in the “Tannery”.&nbsp; I have already sold the Sunflower mounted in a square basket.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qILYokKoSe4/V5gbw3QyA8I/AAAAAAAATew/KZwmT633Fr8/s1600-h/IMG_22013.jpg"><img title="IMG_2201" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2201" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fCH4Ir9iWx0/V5gbxTZxUpI/AAAAAAAATe0/YXVXp6WtVyc/IMG_2201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>In the space where there was originally a leather jack-knife sofa, I put a small painted teak bistro set, (pictured in an earlier Post) but it is now being used on the patio outside.&nbsp; I have been going through all of my compartments to get all my tools together (outside ) and all my art/craft&nbsp; materials together (inside).&nbsp; Below is what I came up with.&nbsp; There are 20 baskets units that I have covered with fabric.&nbsp; I can also keep the printer and portable drafting tabletop on top.&nbsp; All of the larger flat pieces that don’t fit are on the side or in a flat portfolio case.&nbsp; It seems to be working quite well.&nbsp; This may change in the future, as&nbsp; I am considering&nbsp; downsizing and getting a Class C, although that might take awhile.</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZPWay0Uz8Tc/V5gby6_xtLI/AAAAAAAATe4/q1Fu8HlOND4/s1600-h/IMG_22093.jpg"><img title="IMG_2209" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2209" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N4sbBC6g1D4/V5gbzqeX_wI/AAAAAAAATe8/WrlWBsgIf3w/IMG_2209_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R3JsUMN5VuE/V5gb0cMf42I/AAAAAAAATfA/Sk1EnW-mx2Y/s1600-h/IMG_22103.jpg"><img title="IMG_2210" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2210" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ajgNLVHvjtI/V5gb07DI-SI/AAAAAAAATfE/iOHPZ-n8fF8/IMG_2210_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>*******************************************************************************************************</p> <p>Every Saturday, I monitor a fishing derby for the kids until noon, then I return to the clubhouse for arts and crafts for 2 hours and finishing with movie night (outsid)&nbsp; (always a kids’ movie).&nbsp; Of course there has to be popcorn, so for an hour before show time, I’m popping corn.&nbsp; Fun, Fun, Fun, but it is a long day.&nbsp; It’s usually after 10pm before I get home.&nbsp; </p> <p>Below is a picture of a couple of kids (and their dad) and their finished craft project.&nbsp; Those are birds perched on their arms.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; daughter and mom made craft with plastic&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; bottles.</p> <p>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-35uWWldfjcU/V5gb1lObrOI/AAAAAAAATfI/Nolqr-dKOW8/s1600-h/IMG_22173.jpg"><img title="IMG_2217" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2217" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-go3t56YAqxI/V5gb2XiF88I/AAAAAAAATfM/xbEARQ3Fd9Y/IMG_2217_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qJuGq5LHzvo/V5gb3BYi3cI/AAAAAAAATfQ/tvNuAdnSnRE/s1600-h/IMG_22003.jpg"><img title="IMG_2200" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nlqhh0xrgjU/V5gb35qakpI/AAAAAAAATfU/aZJPY2_ka5Q/IMG_2200_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>I try to have a new craft every week. We’ve done pinwheels, fireworks on tee-shirts, stained glass (effect) trivets, button spinners, toilet paper birds, really big bubbles, and stained glass effect plastic bottle storage containers.</p> <p>************************************************************************************************</p> <p>Occasionally I will join a “Meet Up” group of Plein Aire Painters.&nbsp; In the second photo the painting that I was working on is the large one on the left that has a black frame.&nbsp; (you can click on the photo to enlarge it)</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PpFL0dRGy0g/V5gb5KIH3bI/AAAAAAAATfY/DVizFWei6wc/s1600-h/IMG_22263.jpg"><img title="IMG_2226" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2226" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LMB3YG0jmVM/V5gb7HpykGI/AAAAAAAATfc/1H8UnYQU4pY/IMG_2226_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v9Rd_8rFVuE/V5gb8H5b8ZI/AAAAAAAATfg/92lz-22YBIw/s1600-h/IMG_22253.jpg"><img title="IMG_2225" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2225" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nVYCcQha_QE/V5gb89KOYtI/AAAAAAAATfk/IFOLEdwXCAo/IMG_2225_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>**********************************************************************************************</p> <p>More pictures from the fishing derby:</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9mV8fGKda0s/V5gb99PCH1I/AAAAAAAATfo/arnitro0t78/s1600-h/DSCN04124.jpg"><img title="DSCN0412" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0412" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8-AJNz5Zwxs/V5gb_YQJaOI/AAAAAAAATfs/IvZssSWWDxY/DSCN0412_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="155" height="120"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JtQv5LygolQ/V5gcAB4EzDI/AAAAAAAATfw/kjJgCYSZJGg/s1600-h/DSCN04104.jpg"><img title="DSCN0410" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0410" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lOOT0DOqAGE/V5gcAwwZn3I/AAAAAAAATf0/6IaXyTvnx_k/DSCN0410_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="156" height="121"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6-_u5pFsAtM/V5gcB7htbfI/AAAAAAAATf4/kVGmA-HsKJ4/s1600-h/DSCN04114.jpg"><img title="DSCN0411" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0411" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-numOl4g3vC8/V5gcCx4d2MI/AAAAAAAATf8/7R5y7WUHaOY/DSCN0411_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="120"></a></p> <p>A couple more paintings:</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OL11UurAOqo/V5gcDgHuaTI/AAAAAAAATgA/Wt_FBTGK1As/s1600-h/DSCN04173.jpg"><img title="DSCN0417" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0417" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3b4zFyb8vX0/V5gcElxgyXI/AAAAAAAATgE/zfeI8QG9lbs/DSCN0417_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G3ZpzvYYBqA/V5gcFHfQJsI/AAAAAAAATgI/o0XtVRVOJYM/s1600-h/DSCN04183.jpg"><img title="DSCN0418" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0418" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xuvGAf0jR8U/V5gcF2-hjbI/AAAAAAAATgM/Er1Sb3NuB8E/DSCN0418_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>*******************************************************************************************************</p> <p>Occasionally I am able to get away for a road trip:</p> <p>That’s Jeannie, one of the other workampers, and all the goodies that I brought home.&nbsp; What’s your favorite combination of Jelly Belly-s?</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GS6Hyt7Esis/V5gcGnZxLlI/AAAAAAAATgQ/EaazGCuAdHY/s1600-h/DSCN0422.jpg"><img title="DSCN0422" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0422" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LIHe5bZAdlk/V5gcHGW_ijI/AAAAAAAATgU/2MW9OkktWmM/DSCN0422_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="148" height="115"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aI_yZpiPBgQ/V5gcOTNu5bI/AAAAAAAATgY/kvYVaZD2Ji8/s1600-h/DSCN0436.jpg"><img title="DSCN0436" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0436" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gYsrIg-qHVY/V5gcPHoly4I/AAAAAAAATgc/6uC6zcI05No/DSCN0436_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="148" height="115"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QNW6tHJB9pw/V5gcP7_BVDI/AAAAAAAATgg/u9NCGNyFHbA/s1600-h/DSCN0434%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0434" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0434" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AaDIQoXlMDE/V5gcQig43nI/AAAAAAAATgk/kH65P0MKE9E/DSCN0434_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="131" height="110"></a></p> <p>About a month ago a friend and I took a trip to China Camp and for lunch he took me to a crab restaurant in Sausalito, CA.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DFcPdzbd4fw/V5gcRSjRhAI/AAAAAAAATgo/9T0xOvVYt1g/s1600-h/DSCN0406%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0406" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0406" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nw1soSuCnbU/V5gcSJdb9_I/AAAAAAAATgs/Gx2f5Qpp3pg/DSCN0406_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>A couple of weeks ago we went to Bodega Bay. This time we took Angel who sat with us on the patio where we had lunch.&nbsp; We then drove north to Wright’s Beach.&nbsp; The tide was high and the water was rough.&nbsp; We were asked to not go near the water.&nbsp; The sand was hot and hard to walk in.&nbsp; It was still enjoyable, maybe next time we’ll find a beach that has more hard packed sand.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fDbSOavr0m8/V5gcS_cXWeI/AAAAAAAATgw/3wOhOANXCGE/s1600-h/DSCN04433.jpg"><img title="DSCN0443" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0443" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HDVUG4Nuk90/V5gcTWnL60I/AAAAAAAATg0/EEq0B6KYQ4o/DSCN0443_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VFBVX6kiy90/V5gcUGg29bI/AAAAAAAATg4/B55aI4OrBos/s1600-h/DSCN04413.jpg"><img title="DSCN0441" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0441" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZNMHlLqif4A/V5gcV3QYsBI/AAAAAAAATg8/Cq0-UHB0siA/DSCN0441_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1I16DS6fejk/V5gcYzMtj-I/AAAAAAAAThA/Te-GgLso2CI/s1600-h/DSCN04463.jpg"><img title="DSCN0446" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0446" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PVRep_vLgzo/V5gcZSt9YhI/AAAAAAAAThE/TEf2M6OTZ-Q/DSCN0446_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YBpeuU_eTEo/V5gcaFgXQbI/AAAAAAAAThI/jah6ubtGnF0/s1600-h/DSCN04473.jpg"><img title="DSCN0447" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0447" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qq7htO4DbAY/V5gca1iIuLI/AAAAAAAAThM/pPTmHb8Pn-M/DSCN0447_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>******************************************************************************************************</p> <p>That brings us to last week.</p> <p>Third Thursday (last Thursday), there was something different, a Pet Parade!</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AQEoXvua07E/V5gccHm7DDI/AAAAAAAAThQ/rqmDerN5uEE/s1600-h/DSCN04613.jpg"><img title="DSCN0461" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0461" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tG6Kq9RYFik/V5gcc8AXYGI/AAAAAAAAThU/zVeFmIGVN3c/DSCN0461_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Those are 3 tortoises&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a short parade&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Angel glad that it was all over</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dwg2j_wtjw4/V5gcdfzfKtI/AAAAAAAAThY/A1IkeFRfb3o/s1600-h/DSCN04627.jpg"><img title="DSCN0462" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0462" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O8t9zE8bT78/V5gcekhtJ2I/AAAAAAAAThc/iWYYk_tFT6U/DSCN0462_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="146" height="127"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KPYEVkojdFA/V5gcfaEzp1I/AAAAAAAAThg/9i26QKCYuKQ/s1600-h/DSCN04655.jpg"><img title="DSCN0465" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0465" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iihfYpF19fc/V5gcgKOpYBI/AAAAAAAAThk/K6xhqzeH2Ko/DSCN0465_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="156" height="126"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OxjL2sOq8Gg/V5gcg3_tTDI/AAAAAAAATho/rVbbUjTRIs8/s1600-h/DSCN04694.jpg"><img title="DSCN0469" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0469" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7ByWAkWNoX8/V5gchjVpLqI/AAAAAAAAThs/rTktqbwnRf0/DSCN0469_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="167" height="130"></a></p> <p>*******************************************************************************************************</p> <p>And finally, I have decided to offer my painting talents to anyone who would like to have their pet’s portrait done.&nbsp; Unfortunately they aren’t with us forever.&nbsp; I know that I am always going back to pictures of my pets that have gone over the rainbow bridge, to remember them.&nbsp; Below is the photo of Angel and the paintings that I have done from&nbsp; it, (a 9 x 12 watercolor and a 6 x 8&nbsp; acrylic).</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yq-DCbV0NtM/V5gciexFqFI/AAAAAAAAThw/8qMnUxw3a-U/s1600-h/IMG_21573.jpg"><img title="IMG_2157" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2157" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gvQsbYhfBMM/V5gci1qQouI/AAAAAAAATh0/t0LsqmHUlks/IMG_2157_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v4nu6loE0A8/V5gcjfcsUWI/AAAAAAAATh4/QnsWOAQXHXo/s1600-h/IMG_22143.jpg"><img title="IMG_2214" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2214" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jVFqIzv5VVk/V5gckHatddI/AAAAAAAATh8/7cG8PPqLCpk/IMG_2214_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>If any one is interested, feel free to contact me for more information.&nbsp; It can all be done by e-mail/snail mail.&nbsp; (&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:nessiekatt@sbcglobal.net">nessiekatt@sbcglobal.net</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; )</p> <p>I want to thank all my followers for not giving up on me and I hope that I have the photo situation under control and will keep you up to date with what’s up with Susan and company.</p> <p>Thank you for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w9Te-GHV7ak/V5gckpV0pgI/AAAAAAAATiA/xrA6qgZWhyY/s1600-h/IMG_22203.jpg"><img title="IMG_2220" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2220" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xOk-FaRAAg4/V5gcme1WrHI/AAAAAAAATiE/qR6j-2QFVOM/IMG_2220_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; Mom and I are sharing her new hammock.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-42244361211453697892016-06-14T17:08:00.001-07:002016-06-14T17:08:11.978-07:00Starting To Develop A Routine and Re-organizing<p>Now that we are into the “Season”, I have been busy on Saturdays and sometimes on Sundays.&nbsp; Most of the campers leave on Sunday, so I just take a trip around the Campground to see if any of the kids will be around for crafts, if not, I’m done.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pictures from the&nbsp; Kid’s Fishing Derby</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TbFu7gfCseg/V2CcIF25Y_I/AAAAAAAATYE/XLfKNpZDdrA/s1600-h/DSCN0343%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0343" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0343" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6o8UxcEwGFQ/V2CcJCxiPcI/AAAAAAAATYM/OcT2tXeoJAA/DSCN0343_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SaMgngIPlg4/V2CcJ5pOS3I/AAAAAAAATYU/jqGIUzMPYqc/s1600-h/DSCN0345%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0345" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0345" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9gTav11TRxY/V2CcKv4a2dI/AAAAAAAATYc/3pFy6D1wnGg/DSCN0345_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-36detNqoAbY/V2CcLTJvwVI/AAAAAAAATYk/7yFf-sEWbX4/s1600-h/DSCN0350%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0350" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0350" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_olco_XUR80/V2CcMMdYlZI/AAAAAAAATYs/YrMaGJhAge0/DSCN0350_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BW5qnGrb-JM/V2CcMzZRouI/AAAAAAAATY0/xtAyEp9ANRE/s1600-h/DSCN0352%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0352" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0352" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dGzjqn306sg/V2CcN1n9akI/AAAAAAAATY8/VbcdGcP4MGI/DSCN0352_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Look close for the turtle.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “Island” floating by the Marina.</p> <p>. <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AxnuctMblUU/V2CcORaLHLI/AAAAAAAATZE/0B_zGHZ6f5c/s1600-h/DSCN0356%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0356" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0356" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9L9U_AHm8l0/V2CcPHBQRxI/AAAAAAAATZM/TvziH2XPiVA/DSCN0356_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PEk36641LpE/V2CcP5R-T0I/AAAAAAAATZU/y791wAztlSY/s1600-h/DSCN0361%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0361" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0361" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QQ6scnMK9K0/V2CcQiTmmaI/AAAAAAAATZc/a_8PbR6-n0M/DSCN0361_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>More Face Painting,&nbsp; (actually Arm Painting)</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LUR5rUGaoAk/V2CcRe3Bd2I/AAAAAAAATZk/0JyXrZpSaXU/s1600-h/DSCN0346%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0346" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0346" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iJIapIWzG1s/V2CcSPJ7y6I/AAAAAAAATZs/JgahUq3L-Fo/DSCN0346_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i4LuR6jhacc/V2CcSn48I_I/AAAAAAAATZ0/PHZ3YJo9mnY/s1600-h/DSCN0347%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0347" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0347" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z2m4DW_d59U/V2CcTf5UJbI/AAAAAAAATZ8/YN0Yl3kT_-o/DSCN0347_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0ug9liKH-Qs/V2CcUDUYjrI/AAAAAAAATaE/8HDzFa0ThcU/s1600-h/DSCN0368%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0368" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0368" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-90RadC3-P44/V2CcUtBmceI/AAAAAAAATaM/jQZChZ6ZnG0/DSCN0368_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Craft project.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CJjh7rO4LB8/V2CcVi_FQOI/AAAAAAAATaU/fABNbZwhMMY/s1600-h/DSCN0365%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0365" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0365" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0uoN5GaWrLs/V2CcX_xWlrI/AAAAAAAATac/RxBL2-lrNhY/DSCN0365_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Latest small paintings for Rio Vista’s Third thursday.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mz7X9szILs0/V2CcYoxOUbI/AAAAAAAATak/Vd6EfpvoOB0/s1600-h/DSCN0349%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0349" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0349" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zJQkel-S96I/V2CcZSmUXcI/AAAAAAAATas/ePRpK2EpdjU/DSCN0349_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>That’s what I have been doing for the last couple of weeks here at the park.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *****************************************</p> <p>You all know how we all had to pare done all our belongings, but I’m afraid it never stops.&nbsp; Now that I have been concentrating on my art work, I have to go to the “basement” to look for what I need and have been getting more art “stuff” that needs a home.&nbsp; Time to re-organize and purge to make room for the new.&nbsp; So, I’m in the process of modifiying “My Spot II” to accomodate my new activities.&nbsp; It will take a bit of time to acomplish this project. Once I got into this project, I’ve discovered all the different things that need to be organized so that I know exactly where eveerything is located, however, I get sidetracted finding other things that don’t pertain to what I’m working on and then have to get back and focused to finish what I start.&nbsp; I’ve got to correct that!!!</p> <p>I bet that none of you ever do that, right,</p> <p>So, while I’m organizing and getting ready for Third Thursday, I hope that you are all having a great week.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5oxQ0d_VrGg/V2CcaI9VIxI/AAAAAAAATa0/cV9YD4DOK-8/s1600-h/DSCN0143%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0143" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0143" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i6f3N86J0yk/V2CcavOXm7I/AAAAAAAATa4/dqhy5UYsBug/DSCN0143_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Hmmmmmm?&nbsp; I wonder what that is?</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-68000134380324433712016-05-31T18:32:00.001-07:002016-05-31T18:32:26.098-07:00Pursuing The Dream<p>Yes, I’ve been busy and that dream has always been to pursue and improve my art, as well as to be able to share it by making it&nbsp; available for sale.&nbsp; I did follow through and put together a number of items available for Third Thursday in Rio Vista.&nbsp; I set up a table last month.&nbsp; Since this was the first one of the season, there wasn’t a whole lot of traffic.&nbsp; I did sell a couple of packages of stationery (from my old&nbsp; stock).&nbsp; I did speak to the purchaser, who said that she would have paid double.&nbsp; Maybe it will be better in June. </p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EbEyG5TliTU/V0461onSdBI/AAAAAAAATVw/mPuk5XDxE2A/s1600-h/DSCN0241%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0241" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0241" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IfkexY7Wvwg/V0462mLsoxI/AAAAAAAATV0/qbwzBYT4gFQ/DSCN0241_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Below are some new small paintings of places around Rio Vista.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jg5M0lroHww/V0463c1nn9I/AAAAAAAATV4/5uDYW7VUx5E/s1600-h/DSCN0271%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0271" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0271" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VcQkXpA6sBk/V0464MGyJJI/AAAAAAAATV8/0gE3yDzXlaE/DSCN0271_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="127" height="99"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K88nf_f0F_c/V0465QNJZxI/AAAAAAAATWA/x-XH2VU8Ags/s1600-h/DSCN0272%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0272" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0272" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r-VXJQ-AbgA/V0466GOTMWI/AAAAAAAATWE/Xh_1fdlMG1w/DSCN0272_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="125" height="97"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-De3EOOCOqUg/V0466uMJI6I/AAAAAAAATWI/bzV0GZdjK0o/s1600-h/DSCN0270%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0270" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0270" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wvtF5s9l7Mg/V0467TxeekI/AAAAAAAATWM/m0KfENBiIPM/DSCN0270_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="119" height="93"></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vyM30XvxJTQ/V0468TEjQzI/AAAAAAAATWQ/i1VclsSBuKg/s1600-h/DSCN0273%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0273" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0273" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XKoAl5vTRK4/V0469J9xYrI/AAAAAAAATWU/1E8nU90R4jU/DSCN0273_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="117" height="91"></a>“</p> <p>Another thing that I have been doing is attending some “Meet Ups” with the Sacramento Plein Air Painters Group.&nbsp; We met up at one of the members home in Courtland, which is in the Sacramento Delta.&nbsp; The property is amazing,&nbsp;&nbsp; No matter where you look, it can be a picture.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VPrcGXwIUE0/V046974cdWI/AAAAAAAATWY/ig5azJAFRIk/s1600-h/DSCN0289%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0289" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0289" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c8jWvu-diOo/V046-WhwAjI/AAAAAAAATWc/8os1wLgq8Og/DSCN0289_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nCSC5I78lCs/V046_efUFiI/AAAAAAAATWg/G5UGpLf0po8/s1600-h/DSCN0288%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0288" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0288" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BisHDlDTyX8/V046_7C8GOI/AAAAAAAATWk/eWWGKiaN-fU/DSCN0288_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>I hope that you all had a great holiday weekend.&nbsp; Mine was busy, as it was the first weekend that I actually took part in “Activities”.&nbsp; Saturday began with a “Fishing Derby” for the kids.&nbsp; There was to be a prize for the one who caught the “biggest fish” and one for the one who caught the “most fish”.&nbsp; There were three families&nbsp; (7 kids) that paricipated.&nbsp; The boy below is the one who won the prize, but not for the above categories.&nbsp; It was for the one who lasted the longest and for feeding the most fish.&nbsp; No one caught any fish.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CPOQKhvNST4/V047BISHP9I/AAAAAAAATWo/kJ57FVlGKiE/s1600-h/DSCN0295%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0295" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0295" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gFKWqyPTdrs/V047Bmm2o7I/AAAAAAAATWs/8SbFqUOmnvk/DSCN0295_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Later in the afternoon, instead of doing a craft, we did face painting.&nbsp; Most of the boys wanted their arms painted instead of their faces.&nbsp; The kids love to have their faces painted.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--k539jdGuyU/V047CT0TEsI/AAAAAAAATWw/COwTXDvaD-U/s1600-h/DSCN0302%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0302" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0302" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2RL-gZzog1A/V047DE1b8eI/AAAAAAAATW0/swgv1x6KQEk/DSCN0302_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Then there was a movie at 8:30.&nbsp; Fortunately one of the workampers took care of that. Then on Sunday morning instead of doing a scavenger hunt, I set up some lawn games, only a few kids showed up.&nbsp; More face painting in the afternoon and another movie.&nbsp; That was the extent of what I did over the weekend.</p> <p>Yesterday, the holiday, the holiday campers left.&nbsp; I didn’t have to work, so I went into Lodi to Staples to get some prints made of my original watercolors.&nbsp; On the way we had to wait for a bridge to let a boat go by.&nbsp; It just swings aside instead of raising.&nbsp; It was interestong to watch and the first time since I’ve been here that I have seen the bridge operate.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BW1XjCMNCzY/V047DlO2YhI/AAAAAAAATW4/4PoRcumAFKs/s1600-h/DSCN0304%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0304" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0304" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-twvWHSmmOBI/V047ES_cHvI/AAAAAAAATW8/BydQ3-Vd72g/DSCN0304_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="160" height="124"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d_AHtdjmVWs/V047FENcT0I/AAAAAAAATXA/rnyHN77rDWo/s1600-h/DSCN0305%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0305" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0305" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EqdGnY5SsKQ/V047FjWGpRI/AAAAAAAATXE/WnXu3rW9PZc/DSCN0305_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="155" height="120"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zGaYzHmAEA0/V047Gd6DdmI/AAAAAAAATXI/NYyO7RzK5jI/s1600-h/DSCN0307%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0307" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0307" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kdtRT2iZwlI/V047HNq5rvI/AAAAAAAATXM/y5wMWVyfuOM/DSCN0307_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="150" height="117"></a>&nbsp; </p> <p>I’m now trying to build up my inventory again.&nbsp; I did finish the tote below, so that will go to Third Thursday along with the things that I didn’t bring to Benicia, where I have rented space in an Artist’s Studio.&nbsp; There is a lot of traffic there, so hopefully some of my art will sell.&nbsp; Wish me luck!</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K1uHEIGCUpU/V047H77EKkI/AAAAAAAATXQ/r45QVVnxh10/s1600-h/091%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="091" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="091" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W2zZnrnoYhk/V047Ioh2lYI/AAAAAAAATXU/kPhrvd2UME4/091_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>That’s about all that I have been doing.&nbsp; Hopefully I will have a productive summer and that you all have a wonderful one too.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t0Sz-AphtN0/V047JMMJ8tI/AAAAAAAATXY/olxf-cvitxA/s1600-h/IMG_0226%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0226" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0226" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ygR0yskNWG8/V047KLHHCzI/AAAAAAAATXc/yYuC21-ORxU/IMG_0226_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp; I’m soooo comfy.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-61605307266859980772016-05-15T19:47:00.001-07:002016-05-15T19:47:02.145-07:00I’m Busy, Busy, Busy!!!<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NyWwWayJKOE/Vzk0ddZSnYI/AAAAAAAATTE/0MToc6vFKl8/s1600-h/103%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="103" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="103" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nGgnOM2rGug/Vzk0eCLyKdI/AAAAAAAATTI/iyRA3X5DRlU/103_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z0dyqbctTzY/Vzk0e0gNT5I/AAAAAAAATTM/F9eBBVy96eU/s1600-h/DSCN0171%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0171" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0171" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HCxr6El4ozo/Vzk0fVvFEvI/AAAAAAAATTQ/caJZNbE-uNs/DSCN0171_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="101"></a></p> <p>I have the best son, He came out to help me on Mothers Day.&nbsp; He was able to fix my BR window that was leaking.&nbsp; He also fixed the gemerator exhaust pipe that had fallen.&nbsp; Then we took off for a road trip and ended up in Benicia on the east side of San Francisco Bay where we had lunch at Sailor Jack’s.&nbsp; We had a 45 minute wait for a table, so we wandered through some of the shops and galleries.&nbsp; I really like Benicia.&nbsp; It’s a quirky little seaside town.&nbsp; I’ll have to go back there when I can take my time and wander some more.</p> <p>While I was out wandering throughout the Delta, I have made several stops to add to my art supplies.&nbsp; I am mainly painting with watercolor and acrylics in addition to the needle felting. With all the money that I have been spending, I thought I had better try to recoup some of it by selling some of my work.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Doj0D5AqIyk/Vzk0gB6TUGI/AAAAAAAATTU/h-wzhgFTdKM/s1600-h/DSCN0196%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0196" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0196" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DCFHKQmAiuQ/Vzk0gzNWyNI/AAAAAAAATTY/FDq9QOSEIxI/DSCN0196_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>I have been trying to get out and involved, so have been going to the Senior Center in Rio Vista on Fridays.&nbsp; There a few women that get together and bring their needlework.&nbsp; So I bring some of mine to work on too.&nbsp; Afterwards we haave lunch. It’s a $3.00 donation and I have met some other people too.&nbsp; They have encourged me to check out getting a table to set up on “Third Thursday and try to sell some of my stuff.&nbsp; That’s what I have done and I have been invited to do just that.&nbsp; This coming Thursday will be the first time.&nbsp; At first I didn’t think that I had enough inventory, so I just got to work and have been painting like crazy.&nbsp; I need to finish the tote below to add to the inventory.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_l9nz7J0dnA/Vzk0hm86uqI/AAAAAAAATTc/w2EeovJyHdE/s1600-h/091%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="091" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="091" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oFyqP5oUWMk/Vzk0i5fmpNI/AAAAAAAATTg/gAkahE9yLBU/091_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>While I was in Benicia, at one of the galleries, one of the artists there, had done several small paintings and displayed them on a thread spool rack.&nbsp; I thought it was a good idea, so I have done the same.&nbsp; the four paintings below are quite small.&nbsp; Maybe if I have more affordable art, I’ll be able to sell some of my things.</p> <p>These are the first paintings that I have done to increase my invento.ry</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cjp_GjHF3Pc/Vzk0jmSx6GI/AAAAAAAATTk/8StZ1BRZsJc/s1600-h/DSCN0195%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0195" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0195" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jYZ0hMTYgX4/Vzk0kTOpE0I/AAAAAAAATTo/yCMLJOK_8kk/DSCN0195_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is the the most recent painting of the flags by the river just in front of the Rio Vista City Hall.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mm3bIm6-JGs/Vzk0lSAyvPI/AAAAAAAATTs/ZVdWbDE2fSI/s1600-h/DSCN0237%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0237" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0237" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H1obJHWF8Xk/Vzk0mKE_uNI/AAAAAAAATTw/GSpwDeQZ4Ms/DSCN0237_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Here’s an accumulation of the paintings that I have done in the last week.&nbsp; Many of them are framed. (If you want, you can click on a pictue to enlarge it)</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-NR9ZvonAI/Vzk0m-YuM9I/AAAAAAAATT0/dW0tZkrzJQU/s1600-h/DSCN0239%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0239" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0239" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0SegUEpgqYs/Vzk0nsmHtNI/AAAAAAAATT4/TG-AgiGZ1zM/DSCN0239_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wish me luck! </p> <p>In addition to the paintings above, and the Tote ( hopefully it will be finished ), I will put out some Needle Felted items.</p> <p>This past week has been quite pleasant and it looks like this coming week will be more of the same.&nbsp; I hope that you all are having the same wherever you are.</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7BwbDW_70gs/Vzk0oWxRurI/AAAAAAAATT8/mcGj1a5mLgk/s1600-h/DSCN0137%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0137" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0137" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o3ybh0Oczrs/Vzk0pAg6l9I/AAAAAAAATUA/qZI_Gh-0v84/DSCN0137_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-57043947260192462842016-05-08T18:46:00.001-07:002016-05-08T18:46:27.312-07:00Happy Mothers Day and More Exploring<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HMwGU9xz5h8/Vy_rfL1OJWI/AAAAAAAAS6c/eYByUDDSrNY/s1600-h/IMG_4867%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4867" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4867" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oEJnr8bqrLE/Vy_rf9yt3DI/AAAAAAAAS6g/QsslyEVy9pE/IMG_4867_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is where I’m at now, Park Delta Bay.</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7rwbHvu2i1c/Vy_rg0QwllI/AAAAAAAAS6k/I8EAsbAbBZw/s1600-h/IMG_4859%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4859" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4859" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3qrrIqgAuWo/Vy_rhZ6piWI/AAAAAAAAS6o/hhRFCH3OXjo/IMG_4859_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>At the end of this road is the levee road (Brannan Island Rd) and on the other side is the marina.&nbsp; Yes, we are below the water level.</p> <p>Below are some nearby views of the Delta.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dLR3vNupRkU/Vy_ribguJ0I/AAAAAAAAS6s/32NAGq6arlA/s1600-h/IMG_4863%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4863" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4863" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KShkti4pMhI/Vy_ri9_AEyI/AAAAAAAAS6w/52yMb-tADdU/IMG_4863_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KbZ0ipWUUkI/Vy_rjojZ4MI/AAAAAAAAS60/A0NgTuuyz3Q/s1600-h/IMG_4866%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4866" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4866" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zDGS0HkZWaU/Vy_rkASu69I/AAAAAAAAS64/P_0hijssiwQ/IMG_4866_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p2rNaVgnIb4/Vy_rlPbSKGI/AAAAAAAAS68/4VI4BHE2JOg/s1600-h/IMG_4869%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4869" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4869" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NI9LO4fyT44/Vy_rlxuYcgI/AAAAAAAAS7A/mcWmlQDToQg/IMG_4869_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x8TBdjjbRx4/Vy_rmlrCGRI/AAAAAAAAS7E/u4wjE_cChLE/s1600-h/IMG_4868%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4868" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4868" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HRp4Z2bwPnw/Vy_rnN-auOI/AAAAAAAAS7I/WVLPxhU8cOw/IMG_4868_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>A week ago I took a road trip to Locke CA, just north of here.&nbsp; It’s a town that mainly Chinese lived in back in the early 1900’s. I have since gone back to paint.&nbsp; I’m trying to get more time in doing watercolors. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tnmz6W2aqZ4/Vy_rn25Du1I/AAAAAAAAS7M/bCMwCJfzDm8/s1600-h/IMG_4880%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4880" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4880" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NcJMKp0pGXs/Vy_rooCJ2GI/AAAAAAAAS7Q/AAK4klvdhII/IMG_4880_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wVWg-Ig-278/Vy_rpV6i1WI/AAAAAAAAS7U/_YyS0TJCHwM/s1600-h/IMG_4887%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4887" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4887" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g4BG866fKIk/Vy_rp4NWc8I/AAAAAAAAS7Y/PIfIRDlFtpg/IMG_4887_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cZUEmLA4V08/Vy_rrMo1wPI/AAAAAAAAS7c/c8rTDw1oe_A/s1600-h/IMG_4888%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4888" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4888" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ePt-3zcPuIk/Vy_rr6rShQI/AAAAAAAAS7g/h1P7MxzyH_Y/IMG_4888_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>Then last week I went over to the marina just east of where I live and used their dock to do a painting. There is a lot of subject matter here in the Delta.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OokrjA_dojA/Vy_rsZr-zTI/AAAAAAAAS7k/_q05Dndq9SU/s1600-h/IMG_4889%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4889" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4889" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hUti1LDTR68/Vy_rtK_d6dI/AAAAAAAAS7o/OVuvWt366W0/IMG_4889_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5YL9-li1TUM/Vy_rtlpcNSI/AAAAAAAAS7s/6w-ZHcUlMyQ/s1600-h/IMG_4892%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4892" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4892" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vcHaz_2aEOM/Vy_ruCQg96I/AAAAAAAAS7w/e3XVTBNjQf8/IMG_4892_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-egpBPd1_HFA/Vy_rwLIqwXI/AAAAAAAAS70/f_0rSVnwkHY/s1600-h/IMG_4896%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4896" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4896" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nyBjo6oYK2Q/Vy_rwrgaM4I/AAAAAAAAS74/ULUQ7uuE0rc/IMG_4896_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i6Heomu3phk/Vy_r0SAOAHI/AAAAAAAAS78/YgIOBpGGflY/s1600-h/IMG_4894%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4894" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4894" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SapOD1_amHE/Vy_r1FWdNCI/AAAAAAAAS8A/VQ9xl8hxhhM/IMG_4894_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>Another trip was to Maridian Jacobs Farm where they raise sheep.&nbsp; It’s the closest resource for wool roving that I use when needle felting.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NQ8XCYMmJvo/Vy_r2juaRyI/AAAAAAAAS8E/317X-6suALw/s1600-h/IMG_4902%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4902" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4902" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nNqTWVOEi8U/Vy_r3MPpjGI/AAAAAAAAS8I/BfGKjMiED2U/IMG_4902_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a> ‘<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N3IcnCHM7mQ/Vy_r5wU-lQI/AAAAAAAAS8M/9XwvB05Na_Q/s1600-h/IMG_4904%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4904" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4904" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nKxH3cWnf_4/Vy_r6Z-Q5RI/AAAAAAAAS8Q/61Itn_UbFZU/IMG_4904_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>I have been keeping busy working on my various projects.&nbsp; I have also set up another blog where I will be posting my creations.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.artisticcreationsbys.alexander">www.artisticcreationsbys.alexander</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; There are paintings on it now, but will post other things later as I finish them.</p> <p>In the meantime I hope that you are all enjoying Mothers Day as I am.&nbsp; Ted came out to celebrate with me.&nbsp; After fixing my window leak and generator exhaust pipe, he took me out for lunch at Sailor Jack’s in Benicia.&nbsp; The food was good, but service was slow, but that was ok, after all it was Mothers Day.&nbsp; That is one little town that I will go back to visit.&nbsp; There are a lot of galleries and artist’s studios and it’s right on the water.&nbsp; We also stopped at a roadside stand on the way home, where they have the best strawberries, yumm.&nbsp; </p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x1Nodgb9LZ0/Vy_r7dsfiEI/AAAAAAAAS8U/ZyZHbNnlpz8/s1600-h/IMG_4857%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4857" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4857" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Abo2MkGIaCI/Vy_r8dheo3I/AAAAAAAAS8Y/2ov-FPEqg6E/IMG_4857_thumb%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="108"></a>&nbsp; I’m just checking on who’s out there.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-67071734024759068612016-04-28T22:40:00.001-07:002016-04-28T22:40:50.838-07:00Exploring Th Area and Still Waiting On Duties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hug5i2yZ6SU/VyLmlDxFc1I/AAAAAAAAS5E/tDEiEbBqWPQQhKXE3aTPeqTeG70R7i96wCKgB/s1600/E3021775-1901-4FE2-81CE-2F8B530F475C.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hug5i2yZ6SU/VyLmlDxFc1I/AAAAAAAAS5E/tDEiEbBqWPQQhKXE3aTPeqTeG70R7i96wCKgB/s320/E3021775-1901-4FE2-81CE-2F8B530F475C.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This was taken while we were at the Spinaker Restraunt in Sausalito on our way back to China Camp the evening before we moved.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FT8oi0Pb_c8/VyLobQYO_FI/AAAAAAAAS5Q/8JrUjBhXHUwLM3aV49VOJy000ZLx966fACKgB/s1600/379A039C-6FAF-4F85-A37A-3E6EB358048B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FT8oi0Pb_c8/VyLobQYO_FI/AAAAAAAAS5Q/8JrUjBhXHUwLM3aV49VOJy000ZLx966fACKgB/s320/379A039C-6FAF-4F85-A37A-3E6EB358048B.JPG" width="320" /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Here in the Delta there are many marinas and lots of boats moored in them. There are also stores and restaurants nearby for those that choose to frequent them. &nbsp;Some people live onboard their boats and have cars or bikes to get around.<br /><br />I've met a few people at the senior center in Rio Vista, the closest town. &nbsp;On Fridays, some women meet to work on knitting and crocheting.etc. &nbsp;I have been there a few times and then stayed for lunch. I've also attended another group that meets at a senior residential community just west of Rio Vista. &nbsp;They also work on needle projects. &nbsp;They seem to be a fun group. &nbsp;One of the women has invited me as her guest, so I will probably attend there on Mondays. &nbsp;I'm just trying to keep busy and get involved with other artists.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JotYpEoYpEo/VyLpvhvpoJI/AAAAAAAAS5c/PZOTEUsTBiouzKVauSTMBzdRJmdWKmFOgCKgB/s1600/C6B2F883-2DE0-48AA-A1D2-7D4B7229FFFB.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JotYpEoYpEo/VyLpvhvpoJI/AAAAAAAAS5c/PZOTEUsTBiouzKVauSTMBzdRJmdWKmFOgCKgB/s320/C6B2F883-2DE0-48AA-A1D2-7D4B7229FFFB.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>When not exploring the area, I try to get some painting done. &nbsp;This one is of Angel not wanting to get up. &nbsp;She likes to sleep in.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i70PiQ0bwbk/VyLqeyWXt5I/AAAAAAAAS5k/R8oz8i2-SRgtGSltfnQn6Jcq5VPWFovJACKgB/s1600/E5D3055D-BD07-487B-B9BC-6FC7FD6DC04A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i70PiQ0bwbk/VyLqeyWXt5I/AAAAAAAAS5k/R8oz8i2-SRgtGSltfnQn6Jcq5VPWFovJACKgB/s320/E5D3055D-BD07-487B-B9BC-6FC7FD6DC04A.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After being here for several weeks, they finally found something for me to do, painting signs with contact information to add to the signs by the road. &nbsp;It has taken me a week to finish because they wanted to change them and I had to rely on others to get materials.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>For the time being I check in to see if there is anything for me to do. I've clean the restrooms (light cleaning) and made a Mail box for residents and &nbsp;Workampers and cleaned the clubhouse. &nbsp;That's about all that I've done so far. &nbsp;They tell me that when the season starts, we will be very busy. &nbsp;The season usually starts Memorial Day weekend and goes through Labor Day and into September.I will probably work every Saturday and Sunday.</div><div><br /></div><div>As far as the weather goes, we have had a few storms that have gone through and had some rain. &nbsp;Ted will fix my bedroom window that still leaks on one of his visits. &nbsp;It's mainly the wind that we get here in the delta that makes me keep the awning in about half way so that I can still have a bit of cover coming through the door, &nbsp;I hope that you all have been keeping warm and dry and been weathering any of those bad storms.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for visiting&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2kVbjLdOTJU/VyLuSkuEpwI/AAAAAAAAS5w/-JiYhkmUtfEfbxBah-t7r3D6R-hFyVCTgCKgB/s1600/2003CE14-3C12-466D-9EE5-FCD15D093C8D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2kVbjLdOTJU/VyLuSkuEpwI/AAAAAAAAS5w/-JiYhkmUtfEfbxBah-t7r3D6R-hFyVCTgCKgB/s320/2003CE14-3C12-466D-9EE5-FCD15D093C8D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Susan and Angel</div>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476420760243139789.post-74638896897807866132016-04-04T05:28:00.001-07:002016-04-04T05:28:16.498-07:00I’m CA Legal and Settled Into My New Digs<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This past week before moving I had to get My Spot II legal in CA.&nbsp; I decided that I would switch back to CA from to TX.&nbsp; I don’t see me going back to TX anytime soon and in order to renew my plates there I would have to get the MH inspected before they would send me the new registration. A couple of weeks ago I started the process and found out that I would have to get the MH smogged before I could get the new plates for CA.&nbsp; I just paid for everything so that I could get it done just before I moved, as far as my driver’s licence I was able to just get a duplicate. We all know how the best laid plans work. Ted came out Wednesday after work to help me get the MH ready to move and then we went out for&nbsp; dinner before he went home.&nbsp; I got everything inside secured so that I could leave early Thursday morning to get it smogged and then go to the Navato DMV to finish the paperwork.&nbsp; So much for the plan.&nbsp; The first place that I went, he wasn’t able to smog it, so I had to find somewhere else to do it. It turned out better, because the new place was cheaper and they gave me a coupon for a free “The Works” carwash.&nbsp; It was a good thing that I called the DMV to find out how long it would take and found out that it was a state holiday and they were closed.&nbsp; Great!&nbsp; Okay, I would have to do it on Friday.&nbsp; Fortunately the MH passed the smog test.&nbsp; Yea!&nbsp; It was back to China Camp for the night. Thank you Jim (the other camp host) for helping me get the MH backed into the space through the gate which is a real tight fit. In the morning I left early for the DMV and was lucky that I was able to get it all done and was back to the park by 10am. I’M LEGAL!&nbsp; Jim helped me again. Later that afternoon I went into the city (SF) to get Ted, so that he could help me by driving the MH while I drive the Mini. We went to have dinner at the Spinaker Restaurant in Sausalito to avoid the rush hour traffic.&nbsp; We shared an excellant meal. It was early to bed and we were unhooked and gone by 7:30am and pulled into Delta Bay RV by 9:30am.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W8omfiBHsG4/VwJdJ0N5vBI/AAAAAAAASmA/pI_1Ohh2dd0/IMG_4862%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_4862" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4862" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8tl-aiXjWb8/VwJdOultxWI/AAAAAAAASmE/WeVMFPvtkpc/IMG_4862_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VmgfqG9Yqwk/VwJdVAFUoXI/AAAAAAAASmI/vmy89dBvUxk/IMG_4854%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_4854" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4854" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-htzOb0VVGHA/VwJdYh1d28I/AAAAAAAASmM/2-t7LM_V26M/IMG_4854_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nsfngv_k-Kk/VwJdal5rRnI/AAAAAAAASmQ/Hr2WHZE6vEI/IMG_4856%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_4856" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4856" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gMMA2ywXPCE/VwJdduoJAFI/AAAAAAAASmU/wYU5VZVsv90/IMG_4856_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>From this&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; this.</p> <p>These are pictures of the park around my site.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dDp7GbuqIgc/VwJdgNQdkjI/AAAAAAAASmY/RDpQcu1Nk9U/IMG_4858%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_4858" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4858" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S2b_KfzvVu0/VwJdjA4s6oI/AAAAAAAASmc/Ixe7kcuhfbQ/IMG_4858_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3HABQqLBrt8/VwJdkBRcyFI/AAAAAAAASmg/WnsjX_WKHYk/IMG_4859%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_4859" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4859" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P89RNNRwoVc/VwJdmycr3PI/AAAAAAAASmk/mTHDZPo-Q4k/IMG_4859_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>looking west from the driver’s side&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; looking south from the front</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aIys0wH5cTk/VwJdoLDAa7I/AAAAAAAASmo/4uxRwQ8eBpc/IMG_4860%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_4860" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4860" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MjC2zS9-k3U/VwJdrEuvIyI/AAAAAAAASms/Y8JyInJmfkg/IMG_4860_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b4pzEZvrPLc/VwJdr02Jp-I/AAAAAAAASmw/vNjOgo15KKc/IMG_4861%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_4861" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4861" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k11V4QjzEwM/VwJduLgBgHI/AAAAAAAASm0/_LExo7wFO84/IMG_4861_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>my view from the front&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the office </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IWyydCRlFs4/VwJdvL9pu9I/AAAAAAAASm4/vW59ceFHVM4/IMG_4855%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_4855" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4855" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-av-UK-BqTrs/VwJdxAK70sI/AAAAAAAASm8/uyA4Kzqx26s/IMG_4855_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>Ted taking a nap,&nbsp; He worked hard getting me all set up.&nbsp; thank you Ted!!!!</p> <p>Later that afternoon I took him the closest BART station in Pittsburgh so that he could meet Leslie and then they would go back to the city.</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m9V7a4F6zPE/VwJdxoMdK2I/AAAAAAAASnA/s1zCd3gZn90/IMG_4863%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_4863" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4863" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AtflsGRpbAc/VwJdzkHicaI/AAAAAAAASnE/FSGG4yQhbF8/IMG_4863_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>.</p> <p>The Delta is beautiful.&nbsp; This is nearby off Brannan Island Road.</p> <p>I think that this will be a good place to spend the summer.&nbsp; I believe that I will be working in Activities 15 hours a week.&nbsp; I will see Kim tomorrow to find out what my schedule will be.&nbsp; If there is anyone of you out there that is looking for a place to workamp for the summer she still needs more workers.</p> <p>I hope that you are all enjoying early Spring.,</p> <p>Thanks for visiting</p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ewSCDdxdoVw/VwJd0Q-SzHI/AAAAAAAASnM/pXRJwNIuBfM/IMG_1967%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_1967" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1967" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sa2Tf7cmevA/VwJd2cT5nhI/AAAAAAAASnQ/YY6GrHUu5nw/IMG_1967_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> I’m glad that Mom is finally settled again.</p> <p>Susan and Angel</p>Susan Alexanderhttps://plus.google.com/115221268076362408972noreply@blogger.com3